Junior Civil Engineer / Quantity Surveyor

Omani Junior Civil Engineer / Quantity Surveyor

Position: Junior Civil Engineer / Quantity Surveyor

Nationality: Omani

Location: Oman

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Quantity Surveying / Commercial

Reports To: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

1. Position Overview

We are seeking a young and motivated Omani Civil Engineer / Quantity Surveyor to join our engineering and project management consultancy.

The successful candidate will support the team in quantity measurement, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, tender documentation, tender evaluation and post-contract quantity surveying.

The candidate must have good practical knowledge of AutoCAD and be capable of measuring quantities directly from engineering and architectural drawings.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural, structural, civil and MEP drawings.
• Carry out quantity take-off and measurement using AutoCAD.
• Prepare detailed measurement sheets and quantity calculations.
• Assist in preparing and updating Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and project budgets.
• Prepare tender documents and schedules under the supervision of senior staff.
• Review and compare contractors' tender submissions.
• Assist in preparing tender evaluation and recommendation reports.
• Check contractors' interim payment applications and site measurements.
• Assist in measuring and valuing variations and additional works.
• Attend project sites when required to verify quantities and progress.
• Maintain project quantity, variation and payment records.
• Assist with cost reports and commercial administration.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Perform other QS and civil engineering duties assigned by the Senior QS / Commercial Manager.

3. Essential Requirements

• Omani National.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD – essential.
• Must be able to read drawings and carry out accurate quantity measurements from AutoCAD drawings.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good understanding of building construction and construction materials.
• Good numerical and analytical ability.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop a career in Quantity Surveying and Construction Consultancy.

4. Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge or experience in:

• BOQ preparation.
• Quantity take-off.
• Cost estimation.
• Tender preparation and evaluation.
• Interim payment valuation.
• Variation measurement and valuation.
• FIDIC contracts.
• CESMM / SMM or other methods of measurement.
• Oman construction practices.

5. Key Competency – AutoCAD Measurement

AutoCAD proficiency is an important requirement of this position.

The candidate should be able to:

• Read and interpret AutoCAD drawings.
• Extract dimensions and areas from drawings.
• Measure quantities from plans, elevations and sections.
• Calculate quantities for concrete, blockwork, plastering, flooring, excavation, backfilling and other works.
• Check drawing revisions and identify changes affecting quantities.
• Transfer measurements accurately into Excel/BOQ formats.

Pay: RO500.000 per month

Work Location: In person