Senior Quantity Surveyor- Civil (Pre Contract)
Core
Managing cost planning, estimating, measurement, and commercial analysis for MEP works and site-wide utilities in GCC buildings and infrastructure at the pre-contract stage.
Role type
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract, MEP focus)
Builds
Tender documentation, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, and commercial bids for GCC infrastructure projects
Domain
Construction engineering, MEP systems, Middle East infrastructure
Required skills
Cost planning, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, rate analysis, value engineering, tender documentation, market research, contract administration, risk assessment, cost data management
Preferred skills
Professional certification (MRICS, CIOB), experience in UAE/KSA/GCC, knowledge of POMI/NRM/CESMM standards, proficiency in CostX software
Technologies
CostX
Responsibilities
Review design drawings and scope documents; perform detailed quantity take-offs at concept and tender stages; prepare BOQs and cost estimates per POMI/NRM/CESMM standards; support tender submissions and rate build-ups; conduct market research on material and labor rates in UAE; participate in value engineering exercises; assist in drafting tender and contract documents; liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to validate rates; provide commercial risk assessments; support bid review meetings and negotiations; maintain accurate cost data and benchmarks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC