Job Title: 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.

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.
• 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.