Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender/Pre-Contract

Location: Abu Dhabi
Salary: Based on experience

Job Code: 026/001/614
Industry: Construction / Building & Infrastructure

Job Brief:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender/Pre-Contract to manage quantity surveying and pre-contract commercial activities for building and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for quantity take-offs, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation, tender documentation, cost estimation, subcontractor and supplier enquiries, quotation evaluations, and tender-stage commercial negotiations.

The ideal candidate should have 8–15 years of experience in quantity surveying, with mandatory hands-on tendering and pre-contract experience, including exposure to high-rise buildings, CMW/PGC/NGC projects, building construction, and infrastructure projects.

Job Responsibilities:

Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for building and infrastructure projects.
Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and other project documentation.
Prepare tender documentation and raise Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
Conduct site visits during the tendering stage to assess project conditions and requirements.
Prepare subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages for tender submissions.
Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQs), cost estimates, and detailed unit rate build-ups.
Evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations to achieve competitive pricing.
Study quotations and tender documents and prepare comparison sheets in accordance with project specifications, approved supplier lists, and other relevant documents.

Job Requirements:

8–15 years of experience in quantity surveying and pre-contract commercial activities.
Hands-on experience in tendering and pre-contract quantity surveying is mandatory.
Strong experience in high-rise buildings, CMW/PGC/NGC projects, building construction, and infrastructure projects.
UAE/GCC construction industry experience is mandatory.
Proficiency in quantity take-offs and BOQ preparation.
Experience preparing tender documents, RFQs, cost estimates, and unit rate build-ups.
Knowledge of subcontractor and supplier quotation evaluation and commercial negotiations.
Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

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