QS-Landscaping

Job Purpose To manage the quantity surveying and commercial functions for landscape projects, including quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, estimation, tender pricing, subcontractor/supplier evaluation, variations and interim payment applications, ensuring accuracy, cost control and timely submissions. Main Responsibilities • Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) based on landscape drawings, specifications, tender documents and project requirements. • Prepare cost estimates, project budgets, rate analysis and tender pricing. • Obtain, review, evaluate and compare quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, nurseries and specialist contractors. • Prepare and evaluate Variation Orders (VO), Change Orders and additional works. • Measure completed works on site and prepare interim payment applications with supporting measurement sheets. Key Activities • Review, evaluate, identify and segregate relevant project drawings, specifications, BOQs, schedules and other documents required for supplier/subcontractor enquiries. • Review received quotations for technical and commercial compliance with project drawings, specifications and scope of work. • Extract quantities from AutoCAD drawings, PDFs, schedules and other project documents. • Prepare detailed BOQs and quantity take-offs using Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, PlanSwift, etc. within the required time frame. • Prepare commercial offers, cost breakdowns, rate analysis and value-engineering proposals. • Identify additional, omitted or revised works arising from design changes, site conditions or client/consultant instructions. • Prepare detailed variation calculations and submissions with proper supporting documents. Technical Knowledge • Softscape works, hardscape works and irrigation works • Soil mixes and planting requirements • Paving systems and installation; kerbs, edging, concrete works and related civil works • External civil and landscape works • Landscape materials, specifications and construction methods Software Skills • AutoCAD – drawing review, measurement and quantity extraction • Microsoft Excel – BOQ, quantity take-off, rate analysis, costing and comparisons • PlanSwift – quantity take-off from drawings Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture or a related field. • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in landscape contracting / quantity surveying. • UAE project experience is preferred. • Valid UAE driving licence is an advantage. Key Competencies • High accuracy and attention to detail • Strong analytical and commercial awareness • Ability to meet tight tender deadlines • Good communication and negotiation skills with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants • Good command of written and spoken English