Quantity Surveyor - Pre Contract

Prompt General Contracting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Prompt General Contracting seeks a Pre-Contract Quantity Surveyor in Abu Dhabi to support cost planning, tender preparation, and contract documentation for upcoming projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying with 3–7 years UAE/GCC experience, strong knowledge of FIDIC, cost planning, and tendering, plus proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and QS software. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 3–7 years pre‑contract QS experience (UAE/GCC preferred).
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, cost planning, and tendering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and QS measurement software.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple pre‑contract packages.

Responsibilities

• Cost Planning – Prepare initial cost estimates, cost plans, and value engineering inputs.
• Tender Documentation – Develop BOQs, specifications, and pricing schedules for tender issuance.
• Measurement – Take Offs – Perform detailed quantity take‑offs from drawings and IFC documents.
• Rate Build Ups – Prepare analytical rate build‑ups for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Tender Evaluation – Conduct commercial evaluations, comparisons, and recommendations.
• Contract Preparation – Support preparation of contract agreements, special conditions, and commercial schedules.
• Risk & Value Analysis – Identify cost risks and propose value engineering alternatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

QS software

Job description

Pre Contract Quantity Surveyor

To support cost planning, tender preparation, and contract documentation for upcoming projects in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Planning – Prepare initial cost estimates, cost plans, and value engineering inputs.
• Tender Documentation – Develop BOQs, specifications, and pricing schedules for tender issuance.
• Measurement – Take Offs – Perform detailed quantity take‑offs from drawings and IFC documents.
• Rate Build Ups – Prepare analytical rate build‑ups for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Tender Evaluation – Conduct commercial evaluations, comparisons, and recommendations.
• Contract Preparation – Support preparation of contract agreements, special conditions, and commercial schedules.
• Risk & Value Analysis – Identify cost risks and propose value engineering alternatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 3–7 years pre‑contract QS experience (UAE/GCC preferred).
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, cost planning, and tendering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and QS measurement software.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple pre‑contract packages.