Associate - Pre Contract

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-class engineering services organization in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Associate - Quantity Surveying to manage pre-contract management duties. The ideal candidate has 12-15 years of experience, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and familiarity with FIDIC Contracts. This role offers a tax-free salary and a hybrid work environment, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave balance

Flexible work solutions

Discretionary bonus program

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of post-degree relevant experience in pre-contract and commercial management.
• Sector experience in hospitality, residential buildings, or infrastructure.
• Consultant and/or client-side experience of at least 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee feasibility, concept, schematic, and detailed design cost planning and estimating.
• Lead preparation of Bills of Quantities, Pre-Tender Estimates, and Monthly Cost Reports.
• Manage tender processes, including preparation of Instructions to Tenderers.

Skills

Experience with FIDIC Contracts

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical writing ability

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

QS software (Cost X or similar)

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate - Quantity Surveying with extensive experience in Pre-Contract Management to join our team at (Dubai/ Abu Dhabi), UAE.

Your role

Pre-Contract Duties

• Oversee feasibility, concept, schematic, and detailed design cost planning and estimating.
• Lead preparation of Bills of Quantities, Pre-Tender Estimates, and Monthly Cost Reports.
• Drive Value Engineering to optimize costs and project efficiency.
• Manage tender processes, including preparation of Instructions to Tenderers, tender analysis, and contract documentation.
• Lead commercial negotiations and attend design and commercial meetings to support pre-contract stages.

About you

• Experience with FIDIC Contracts preferred.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized university.
• 12 to 15 years of post‑degree relevant experience in pre‑contract and commercial management.
• Sector experience in hospitality, residential buildings, or infrastructure.
• Consultant and/or client‑side experience of at least 4 years.
• Proficient in QS software (Cost X or similar).
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent English technical writing ability and comprehensive project background.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.