Lead Quantity Surveyor

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi, specializing in railway, tunnel, station, and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will lead cost management activities, ensuring projects are delivered within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all quantity surveying activities across railway, tunnel, station, and infrastructure projects.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation to support project procurement.

• Monitor and control project costs, conducting regular cost reporting and forecasting to stakeholders.

• Review and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and other key stakeholders to accurately assess project needs and changes.

• Conduct risk assessments related to costs and advise the project team on cost mitigation strategies.

• Ensure all financial records and reports are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with auditing requirements.

• Mentor and guide junior quantity surveyors and support staff to enhance team performance and knowledge sharing. Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

• Proven minimum of 8 years experience in quantity surveying within the railway or major infrastructure construction sectors.

• Strong knowledge of UAE construction regulations, contract administration, and procurement procedures.

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams effectively.

• Proficient in standard quantity surveying software and Microsoft Office applications.

• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver within deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

About the company

Kalyon Holding: Empowering Turkeys Future

Prioritizing contributions to people, society, and the environment, Kalyon Holding continues its journey in harmony with Turkeys development goals, guided by long-term principles.

Founded in 1974 by brothers Hasan and Cemal Kalyoncu, Kalyon İnşaat has rapidly grown into a global brand, completing numerous large-scale projects worldwide.

Today, Kalyon Holding is one of the leading players in the Turkish economy, operating across various sectors, including construction, investment, operations, real estate, energy, and industry, with nearly 35,000 employees and over 81 years of collective experience. Through its investments in technology and innovation, it is implementing the business models of the future today.

The Holding has delivered numerous pioneering projects, including: Istanbul Airport; the undersea water pipeline to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; Europes largest biological wastewater treatment plant; Turkeys first bus rapid transit (BRT) line; the countrys first offshore drilling platform; and the worlds first integrated solar panel production facility.

Kalyon Holding has a strong presence not only in the economic sphere but also in social value initiatives. It has made lasting contributions to society in the fields of education, environment, and arts and culture. It established Erdem College in 1998, Hasan Kalyoncu University in 2008, and in 2020, launched Kalyon Kltr at Taş Konak in Şişli to support cultural production.

With a sustainability-driven approach, Kalyon Holding undertakes projects that focus on the environment, people, technology, and qualified human capital, aiming to contribute to the countrys future.

As an extension of this vision, the Kalyon Foundation was established to preserve and pass on Turkeys historical, cultural, and environmental heritage thro