Quantity Surveyor – Pre Contract

Atkins Realis; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services firm is seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors (Pre Contract) to work on projects in the UAE. Candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying, have at least 6 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with Cost X software. Responsibilities include feasibility studies, cost planning, and preparing Bills of Quantities. This position offers a tax-free salary and a range of benefits including medical insurance, flexible work solutions, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years post-degree relevant experience in contracts and commercial management.
• Experience in hospitality, residential, buildings, or infrastructure sectors.
• Consultant/client background for a minimum of 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and detailed design cost planning.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities and Pre-Tender Estimates.
• Attend design and commercial meetings.

Skills

Cost X

Measurement tools

Client-facing skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cost X software

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis are currently looking for experienced Quantity Surveyors (Pre Contract) to join our team to work on newly awarded projects across varying sectors and various locations within UAE. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team on high profile projects within in UAE.

Your role

• Excellent proficiency in Cost X and measurement tools.
• Strong experience with various types of assets, including understanding design documents, different trades, measurement, preparing estimates, pricing, and reporting.
• Solid understanding of measurement and cost planning standards.
• Clear communication skills with the team.
• Client-facing and interaction capabilities.
• Experience in benchmarking.

Pre Contract

Feasibility studies, concept, schematic, and detailed design cost planning and estimating. Preparation of Bills of Quantities and Pre-Tender Estimates. Value engineering, monthly cost reports, tender services including the preparation of Instructions to Tenderers, Appendix to Tender, Particular Conditions, tender analysis, negotiations, and recommendations. Contract document preparation, attendance at design and commercial meetings, and other related activities.

About you

• Degree in Quantity Surveying from recognised university.
• Min 6 years post‑degree relevant experience in contracts and commercial management.
• Experience in one of the following key sectors: hospitality, residential, buildings, infrastructure etc.
• Must have consultant and/or client background for minimum of 4 years.
• Knowledge in the use of QS software Cost X or similar is required.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• 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.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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.

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