Quantity Surveyor -Team Leader | Philippines

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from candidates who are currently based in the Philippines. Successful applicants will be employed in the Philippines and will provide dedicated support for our UAE-based projects. Applicants must be available to attend a face-to-face interview and technical examination in Manila.

Join ALEC Group as a Quantity Surveyor - Team Leader and take a leading role in managing project measurement teams, driving BOQ accuracy, and ensuring successful delivery of tender submissions for some of the UAE's most iconic construction projects.

Who we are

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C. (ALEC), part of ICD, is a leading GCC construction company known for delivering complex, high-profile projects. With 20+ years of experience, ALEC builds across sectors including airports, hospitality, retail, and high-rises

In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation's most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.

ALEC Building forms the structural heart of the Group, delivering high-value construction projects from foundation to finish. Whether commercial towers or luxury hospitality developments, we build safely, collaboratively, and with precision, laying the groundwork for long-term success.

Why Join Us

As a Quantity Surveyor - Team Leader within the Tendering & Estimation Department, you will be responsible for leading measurement teams, guiding quantity surveyors, and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and quantity take-offs across multiple projects. You will oversee measurement strategy, monitor productivity, resolve technical queries, and ensure alignment between measurement outputs and tender submission deadlines. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate across teams and disciplines to deliver high-quality tender submissions.

Your Role

Lead and supervise project measurement teams, ensuring accurate and consistent quantity take-offs across all assigned projects.
Guide quantity surveyors on measurement methodology, BOQ structure, and application of POMI standards.
Ensure timely submission of final Bills of Quantities in line with tender deadlines.
Monitor progress of QS measurement activities and assess productivity against project timelines.
Prepare and consolidate BUA tabulations for all projects.
Prepare and collate rebar ratio data for design coordination and technical analysis.
Coordinate with technical teams on excavation strategies, construction methodologies, and joint quantification requirements.
Consolidate RFIs raised by the QS team and ensure proper resolution or escalation where required.
Review and consolidate final measured quantities submitted by QS team members.
Consolidate Schedule of Departures and assumptions prepared by the QS team.
Report project status, risks, and measurement progress to the QS Manager.
Escalate unresolved technical issues to QS Manager, Estimators, or Package Managers when necessary.
Monitor QS performance and provide guidance, feedback, and corrective direction where required.
Review quantity measurements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with drawings and specifications.
Participate in quantity reconciliation meetings with client and consultant QS teams.
Coordinate with estimators and package managers to ensure alignment between measurement outputs and pricing strategy.

What We're looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, leadership or team supervision responsibilities.
Strong expertise in BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, and measurement across all construction disciplines.
Advanced experience in structural, architectural, landscaping, infrastructure, and MEP-related measurement scopes.
Strong knowledge of POMI, CESMM, and NRM measurement standards.
Proven ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents at a high level.
Strong experience in preparing BOQ descriptions and structured measurement deliverables.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong experience using AutoCAD, PlanSwift, CAD Measure, or similar measurement tools.
Exposure to BIM tools such as Revit and Navisworks.
Strong analytical and decision-making ability in resolving measurement conflicts and assumptions.
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).

We are looking for professionals who demonstrate:

Strong leadership and ability to manage and guide QS teams effectively.
Ability to allocate work strategically and manage group productivity.
Strong decision-making skills in resolving technical measurement issues.
High attention to detail and ability to review and validate large measurement outputs.
Ability to work under pressure and deliver within strict tender deadlines.
Strong coordination skills across technical, estimating, and design teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong ownership of deliverables and team performance.
Ability to mentor and support junior QS staff.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Professional attitude with openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
Willingness to attend site visits and coordination meetings when required.

What We Offer

The chance to contribute to some of the UAE's most iconic developments
A dynamic, collaborative culture focused on innovation and operational excellence
Long-term career development in a well-established, growing organization

Ready to lead QS excellence

If you are a technically strong and experienced Quantity Surveyor with leadership capability and a passion for driving accuracy in measurement and BOQ delivery, we would like to hear from you.

Join ALEC as a Quantity Surveyor - Team Leader and play a key role in leading teams, ensuring precision in measurement, and delivering world-class tender submissions.

Apply today and build your future with ALEC.

Quantity Surveying - Team Leader