Quantity Surveyor / Construction Manager
مهندس كميات ومدير إنشاءات
Controls the cost, contracts and delivery of construction projects.
Career overview
What they do
Quantity surveyors estimate costs, prepare tenders and manage contracts; construction managers run sites and schedules. Both are central to the UAE's large construction sector.
Typical responsibilities
- Estimate project costs
- Prepare tenders and bills of quantities
- Manage contracts and variations
- Track budgets on site
- Coordinate contractors and schedules
Skills you'll need
How much it relies on
Work style
Advantages
- Huge local construction market
- Clear path to commercial management
- Professional chartership (RICS)
Disadvantages
- Market cycles
- Disputes and claims
- Site visits in the heat
Growth & future opportunities
Editorial view: steady demand driven by infrastructure and real-estate development pipelines.
Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.
Study in the UAE
Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.
Average tuition
AED 69,100 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 32 programmes).
Master's: around AED 4,231 per credit hour (14 programmes).
From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.
- Abu Dhabi UniversityBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Ajman UniversityBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Al Ain UniversityBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- American University in DubaiBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- American University of Ras Al KhaimahBachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringRas Al Khaimah4–5 yearstypicalNot published
- American University of SharjahBachelor of Science in Digital Construction Engineering and Management
- American University of SharjahBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Amity University DubaiBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.
Scholarships for this path
See all scholarshipsADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars
ADNOC · Employer
ADNOC support for high-potential Emiratis at approved UAE universities.
Emirates Aviation University scholarships
Emirates Aviation University · University
Chancellor's Scholarship of up to 100% tuition, for up to 10 new students a year.
Khalifa University master's and PhD scholarships
Khalifa University · University
Merit-based graduate scholarships; PhD awards can include a monthly stipend.
Khalifa University merit scholarships (international)
Khalifa University · University
Five merit tiers, from full tuition down to textbooks only.
UAE job market
Openings collected from connected job sources.
Openings by emirate
Salary range from postings
No verified salary data yet.
Employers hiring
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Job data last updated 25 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
Skills employers ask for
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Specialist skills
Tools & software
Personal skills
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