Quantity Surveyor

About Tate

Tate is a distinguished independent brand within the Kingspan Group, recognized globally for over 60 years in delivering innovative data centre infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access flooring. With revenues exceeding $500 million and expanding operations across 12 manufacturing sites worldwide, Tate combines cutting-edge engineering with client collaboration to maintain high-quality standards. The company's commitment to sustainability underpins its Planet Passionate strategy aimed at achieving a net zero emissions built environment focused on people and the planet.

Role Overview

The Quantity Surveyor at Tate will assume commercial oversight responsibilities to ensure each project is managed effectively, particularly in budgeting and reporting to secure smooth and cost-efficient project execution per contractual requirements. This position is Dubai-based and involves managing Tate’s data centre installations across the Middle East region, including some travel for client engagements and site inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Thoroughly analyze tender documents to establish exact project needs and identify potential risks.
• Develop detailed work schedules or quantify Bill of Quantities accurately.
• Conduct site visits, document observations and images, and coordinate with the Contracts Manager to incorporate findings into tender estimations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review budgets and explore possibilities to shorten construction timelines.
• Oversee procurement processes including sub-contract packages, labour-only works, and supplier agreements.
• Prepare detailed budgets covering labour, equipment, and materials.
• Generate forecast cost reports comparing actual versus planned expenditures to maintain accurate financial predictions.
• Manage monthly valuations and invoicing along with supporting documentation for claims and variations.
• Handle contract variations carefully, ensuring all additional work is documented to secure full revenue recovery.
• Compile, submit, and negotiate settlement of final accounts.
• Prepare sub-contract documentation to appoint sub-contractors and finalize their accounts.
• Participate in pre-contract meetings with sub-contractors alongside the Contracts Manager to verify compliance.
• Liaise with sub-contractors for prompt resolution of queries.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to company compliance obligations, policies, and procedures.
• Report any compliance issues or failures promptly.
• Engage in mandated training activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying is essential.
• Prior experience working within the construction sector, ideally involving data centres, hyper-scale projects, oil & gas, or industrial domains.
• Proven ability to manage complex, client-focused projects with agility and strong commercial insight.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills capable of conveying complex concepts clearly to varied stakeholders.
• Highly self-motivated, able to work autonomously or collaboratively within multidiscipline teams.
• Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service and representing the company professionally.
• Acute commercial and financial awareness.
• Adaptable communication style matched with strong interpersonal capabilities.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks for self and others.
• Willingness to undertake international travel approximately 15-25% of the time to support projects globally.

Additional Information

Tate embraces equal opportunity employment and invites applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join their mission of advancing exceptional solutions for a sustainable future.