Executive Quantity Surveyor MRICS

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveying professional to join Gleeds Arabia as an Executive Quantity Surveyor based in Dubai. This senior position involves representing Gleeds as a corporate ambassador and contributing significantly to a prestigious building project. You will be responsible for managing both pre and post contract cost management within a large-scale building program.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver superior quality cost management services before and after contracts, ensuring client expectations are consistently exceeded.
• Adhere to Gleeds' governance and control processes to effectively manage commissions.
• Maintain and develop strong, positive client relationships.
• Provide leadership to teams, collaborating with Associate Directors to manage resources and workloads, and ensure administrative compliance such as appraisals and timesheets.
• Focus on employee management, retention, and professional growth.
• Enhance the cost management expertise within Gleeds.
• Collaborate smoothly with other Directors across the region.

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum of 10 years of cost management experience after achieving MRICS qualification.
• At least 3 years of work and residence experience in the GCC region.
• Extensive background in leading cost consultancy efforts.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with post contract commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of construction claims processes.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and support others.
• Excellent organizational skills and adaptability to dynamic environments.
• Specialist expertise managing large-scale building projects such as museums, airport terminals, and major shopping malls.
• Proven track record in timely communication and collaboration with high-level clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS) or equivalent designation.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent educational background.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

About Gleeds

Gleeds offers a diverse and collaborative culture where you can contribute to meaningful projects and build enriching relationships with colleagues and clients worldwide. With over 76 offices globally, we are a truly international team that values quality relationships above all. Our core values include professionalism with personality, excellence with humility, and innovation with agility. Joining us means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating safer, sustainable living and working environments while advancing your career in a supportive and empowering environment.