Required a Quantity Surveyor to join Immediately

1. Tender Review and Quantity Take-Off • Review tender documents, drawings, technical specifications, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), scope of work and contract conditions to understand project requirements. • Carry out detailed quantity take-offs and prepare cost estimates for building construction projects. • Review BOQs against drawings and specifications to identify discrepancies, omissions and variations in scope. • Raise tender queries and clarification requests to resolve technical and commercial ambiguities before submission. 2. Cost Estimation and Tender Preparation • Prepare tender BOQs, pricing schedules, detailed cost breakdowns, rate analyses and tender comparison sheets. • Develop project cost estimates and preliminary budgets based on drawings, specifications, market rates and project requirements. • Prepare tender enquiries and obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for civil, structural, architectural and other relevant work packages. • Evaluate and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, identifying exclusions, qualifications, pricing discrepancies and commercial risks. • Coordinate with procurement, planning, technical and commercial teams to consolidate tender inputs and ensure accurate and competitive pricing. • Prepare tender submissions, commercial summaries and supporting cost documentation for management review and approval. 3. Stakeholder Coordination and Commercial Evaluation • Liaise with consultants, design teams, suppliers, subcontractors and other stakeholders to obtain technical clarifications and resolve tender-related queries. • Coordinate with planning engineers to review construction methodologies, project durations, preliminary programmes and resource requirements. • Participate in tender review meetings, commercial negotiations and clarification meetings with clients and consultants. • Identify potential cost risks and opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation. 4. Payment Applications and Subcontractor Payments • Prepare and submit monthly interim payment applications to the consultant and follow up with the consultant and client to facilitate timely assessment, certification and payment. • Review and verify subcontractors’ payment applications against actual work progress, contractual terms, approved BOQs and supporting documentation. • Prepare, assess and certify subcontractor payments in accordance with contractual requirements and company procedures. 5. Tender Handover and Documentation • Prepare comprehensive tender handover documentation upon contract award, including the final BOQ, pricing breakdowns, rate analysis, supplier and subcontractor quotations, assumptions, exclusions and commercial qualifications. • Maintain accurate records of tender submissions, cost estimates, quotations, clarifications and commercial correspondence. • Ensure a smooth transition of tender information to the project execution and commercial teams. Desired Candidate Profile • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline. • Relevant experience in quantity surveying, tendering, estimation and commercial activities within the building construction industry. • Practical experience in quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, rate analysis and tender submissions. • Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations and preparing commercial comparison sheets. • Working knowledge of construction drawings, technical specifications, construction methodologies and contract conditions. • Experience preparing monthly interim payment applications and assessing subcontractor payment claims. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD; experience with quantity take-off and estimation software is an advantage. • Good analytical, numerical, negotiation, communication and coordination skills. • Ability to manage multiple tender submissions, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure. • UAE construction industry experience is preferred. Preferred: Candidates with experience working for a building contractor and exposure to both pre-contract tendering and post-contract commercial activities will be given preference.