Quantity Surveyor

Ellington Management Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellington Management Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor - Procurement to lead pre-contract procurement activities for high-rise and mixed-use developments. You will review tender docs, prepare BOQs, and drive commercial evaluations with internal stakeholders.

You will coordinate bids, negotiate with contractors and suppliers, maintain procurement trackers, and ensure timely award decisions while upholding quality and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 57 years of UAE experience in a Quantity Surveying/Pre-Contract Procurement role with a reputable Main Contractor or Real Estate Developer.
• Proven experience in procurement and tendering for high-rise and mid-rise developments.
• Strong knowledge of pre-contract Quantity Surveying and procurement practices.
• Proficient in quantity take-off measurements and cost estimation.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents, BOQs, and commercial conditions.
• Coordinate tenders with bidders and ensure on-time submissions.
• Review tender submissions for commercial and technical compliance.
• Verify quantities, pricing, and alignment with drawings and BOQs.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
• Draft LOA, consultancy agreements, and purchase orders.
• Maintain procurement trackers and milestone tracking.
• Prequalify new contractors and expand the vendor database.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Skills

Tendering

Procurement

Vendor Management

Commercial Negotiations

Cost Estimation

BOQ & Measurements

Contract Documents

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

BOQ Software

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor - Procurement

Key Responsibilities

• oMain construction contracts.
• oConsultancy services.
• oEnabling works.
• oNominated subcontract packages (including Aluminum & Glazing Carpentry &
• Joinery Tiles Sanitary Ware Light Fittings etc.).
• oDirect contracts and material purchases.

Prepare review and validate tender documentation including drawings specifications Bills

of Quantities (BOQ) scope of works and commercial conditions before tender issuance.

Float tenders coordinate with bidders and monitor tender activities to ensure submissions

are received within the required timelines.

Coordinate with Design Project Management Contracts and other internal stakeholders to

address bidder Requests for Information (RFIs) issue tender clarifications in a timely

manner.

Review tender submissions for commercial and technical compliance with tender

requirements.

Verify quantities measurements and pricing submitted by bidders against tender drawings

specifications and BOQs to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Prepare comprehensive commercial bid evaluations tender analysis reports and bid

comparison statements benchmarking against approved project budgets cost plans and

previous awards.

Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors subcontractors consultants and

suppliers to achieve best value while ensuring compliance with contractual technical and

commercial requirements.

Draft Letters of Award (LOA) Consultancy Agreements Letters of Nomination Purchase

Orders and other procurement-related contractual documents.

Maintain procurement trackers tender registers and procurement reports to ensure

procurement milestones are achieved in line with project schedules.

Evaluate and prequalify new contractors subcontractors consultants and suppliers to

expand and strengthen the approved vendor database.

Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities during the procurement stage

without compromising quality functionality or project requirements.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 57 years of UAE experience in a Quantity Surveying/Pre-Contract Procurement role with a reputable Main Contractor or Real Estate Developer.

Proven experience in procurement and tendering for:

• oHigh-rise and mid-rise residential/commercial developments.
• oVillas and townhouse developments.
• oMixed-use and master-planned communities.

Strong background in pre-contract quantity surveying tendering and commercial

evaluation.

Strong knowledge of pre-contract Quantity Surveying and procurement practices.

Proficient in quantity take-off measurement and cost estimation.

Thorough understanding of construction drawings specifications BOQs and contract

documents.

Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet strict project deadlines.
Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Qualification
Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.