1. Introduction to the Institution & Department The hiring enterprise is Arabian Coast (operating as Arabian Coast Contracting LLC). Established in 2004, Arabian Coast is a premier infrastructure, civil construction, earthworks, and transport contractor operating across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia (KSA). The organization specializes in major utility infrastructure projects, deep and shallow pipe networks, bulk grading, dewatering, trenching, non-disruptive road crossing (NDRC), and heavy equipment transport. The post is opened within the Commercial & Quantity Surveying (Contracts Management) Department, specifically aligned with the Utility Infrastructure Division. This specialized department manages financial administration, cost engineering, post-contract claims, payment applications, variations, and contract compliance for large-scale utility projects involving water supply, drainage, electrical grid installations, and earthworks. 2. List of Posted Job Positions The recruitment advertisement specifically seeks a candidate for one senior professional post: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Utility Infrastructure 3. Position Details: Qualifications, Experience & Conditions Below is a detailed breakdown of the mandatory qualifications, experience benchmarks, technical skill requirements, and operational conditions specified in the posting: Job Title & Employment Type Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Utility Infrastructure) Employment Type: Full-time Educational Qualifications Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying. Attestation Requirement: The candidate’s degree must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). Required Experience Total Post-Contract Experience:10+ years of dedicated post-contract Quantity Surveying experience. Local Contractor Experience: Must have 10+ years of post-contract experience specifically with a Dubai-based contractor. Technical Expertise & Knowledge Requirements Utility Infrastructure Domain: Proven experience managing commercial aspects of deep & shallow utilities, pumping stations, and bulk grading works. Standard Methods of Measurement: Deep familiarity with CESMM 3/4 (Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement). Standard Forms of Contract: Strong expertise in managing contracts under FIDIC Red & Yellow Books (Conditions of Contract for Construction and Plant and Design-Build). Technical Software: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for complex financial modeling, cost loading, bill of quantities (BOQ) preparation, and variation analysis. Local Regulatory Authority Protocols: Candidates must be fluent in RTA (Roads and Transport Authority), DM (Dubai Municipality), and DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) protocols and standard specifications. Residency & Operational Conditions Residency: Must currently be a UAE resident. 4. Location of the Job City & Country:Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Geographic Coordinates: The recruitment poster provides exact site/office coordinates: 25.2048° N, 55.2708° E (locating the center of Dubai, UAE). Work Environment: Full-time post deployed at Arabian Coast’s Dubai office and utility project sites across the emirate. 5. How to Apply & Last Date How to Apply Eligible candidates who possess an MOFA-attested degree and 10+ years of Dubai post-contract utility experience can apply via email: Email Address: Send your updated CV/Resume directly to career@arabiancoastuae.com Last Date to Apply Application Deadline: No specific calendar closing date is printed on the recruitment graphic. Because senior utility infrastructure roles are filled dynamically for active projects, candidates meeting the exact requirements are advised to submit their CVs as soon as possible. 6. General Information & Industry Insights To broaden the knowledge of anyone reviewing this advertisement: Understanding Post-Contract Quantity Surveying: Post-contract QS work starts after a construction contract is signed. Unlike pre-contract estimators who price upcoming bids, a post-contract Senior QS handles real-time financial management during execution. This includes measuring physical work on-site, processing monthly interim payment certificates (IPCs), evaluating variation orders, handling subcontractor accounts, and defending financial claims under contractual frameworks. The Power of FIDIC and CESMM 3/4: In Dubai infrastructure projects, FIDIC Red Book (Employer-designed projects) and FIDIC Yellow Book (Design-Build projects) govern contractor-client legal relations. CESMM (Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement) provides the standardized rules for measuring earthworks, pipelines, and civil structures, preventing measurement disputes between contractors and government authorities. Authority Compliance (RTA / DM / DEWA): Developing utility infrastructure in Dubai requires constant coordination with government utilities. Navigating DEWA (power/water), RTA (roads/traffic diversions), and Dubai Municipality (drainage/sewerage) rules is essential. Senior QS professionals who understand these authority protocols ensure that payment applications and project handovers move smoothly without regulatory blockades.
