Procurement Team Lead & Cost Control – UAE Projects

Rowad Modern Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowad Modern Engineering is seeking a senior Quantity Surveyor/ Procurement specialist to oversee cost control, budgeting, contract administration and variations on UAE projects.

You will review contracts, prequalify UAE vendors, align procurement strategies with project needs, and provide monthly procurement reports to management.

With 8+ years' experience and professional certification, you will ensure value, compliance and timely delivery across high-profile developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Architecture Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, PMP, or CSCP).

Responsibilities

• Manage Quantity Surveying function, ensuring effective cost control, budgeting, contract administration, variations, and commercial management across construction projects.
• Review contracts and contract comparisons to validate procurement decisions and provide appropriate recommendations to management.
• Prequalify UAE-based vendors and suppliers for new projects, ensuring the selection of suitable and competitive options.
• Discuss and align project procurement strategies with management, considering project requirements, timelines, budgets, and UAE market conditions.
• Resolve technical and project-related issues with vendors and suppliers to ensure procurement progress.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly procurement reports, highlighting procurement status, vendor performance, risks, challenges, and recommendations to management.
• Act as a trusted procurement advisor to the Project Management team, addressing procurement-related challenges and supporting UAE projects.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/ Architecture Engineering

Job description

Rowad Modern Engineering is seeking a senior Quantity Surveyor/ Procurement specialist to oversee cost control, budgeting, contract administration and variations on UAE projects.

You will review contracts, prequalify UAE vendors, align procurement strategies with project needs, and provide monthly procurement reports to management.

With 8+ years' experience and professional certification, you will ensure value, compliance and timely delivery across high-profile developments.