Quantity Surveyor - Procurement

About the role

This position covers the complete procurement cycle for main construction contracts, consultancy services, enabling works and nominated subcontract packages, as well as direct contracts and material purchases. It sits in the pre-contract phase, from tender preparation through to award.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and validate tender documentation (drawings, specifications, BOQs, scope of works and commercial conditions) before tender issuance.
• Float tenders, coordinate with bidders and monitor submissions to meet timelines.
• Coordinate with Design, Project Management, Contracts and other stakeholders on RFIs and tender clarifications.
• Review submissions for commercial and technical compliance and verify quantities, measurements and pricing against drawings, specifications and BOQs.
• Prepare commercial bid evaluations, tender analysis reports and bid comparison statements benchmarked against budgets, cost plans and previous awards.
• Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to achieve best value.
• Draft Letters of Award, consultancy agreements, nomination letters, purchase orders and other procurement documents.
• Maintain procurement trackers, tender registers and reports; evaluate and prequalify vendors to expand the approved vendor database.
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Required profile

• Minimum 5-7 years of UAE experience in a Quantity Surveying or Pre-Contract Procurement role with a Main Contractor or Real Estate Developer.
• Proven experience in procurement and tendering for high-rise and mid-rise residential/commercial developments, villas and townhouses, and mixed-use master-planned communities.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering.

Required skills

• Strong background in pre-contract quantity surveying, tendering and commercial evaluation.
• Proficiency in quantity take-off, measurement and cost estimation.
• Thorough understanding of construction drawings, specifications, BOQs and contract documents.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet strict deadlines.