Quantity Surveyor – Pre-Contracts

GINCO Cont. Co. LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residence visa

Medical insurance

Competitive salary

Job summary

GINCO Cont. Co.

LLC in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to prepare cost estimates and tender documents for upcoming projects, working closely with the estimation and business development teams during the pre-contract stage. The role emphasizes detailed take-offs, BOQ preparation and cost analysis, with strong focus on tendering processes and subcontractor bid comparisons on large-scale building projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pre-contracts / estimation experience within the UAE/GCC construction industry.
• Proficiency in take-offs, BOQ preparation and detailed cost analysis.
• Strong knowledge of tendering processes and subcontractor bid comparisons.
• Experience working with major contractors on large-scale building projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) from tender drawings and specifications.
• Develop cost estimates and pricing for tenders, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Analyze and compare subcontractor and supplier bids to support procurement decisions.
• Prepare tender submission documents, clarifications and qualifications.
• Coordinate with the business development team to track tender opportunities and deadlines.
• Support post-tender negotiations and handover of awarded projects to the contracts team.
• Maintain historical cost data and benchmarks to improve future estimating accuracy.

Skills

Take-offs

BOQ preparation

Detailed cost analysis

Tendering processes

Bid comparisons

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To prepare accurate cost estimates, tender documents and bid packages for upcoming projects, working closely with the estimation and business development teams during the pre-contract stage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare detailed take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) from tender drawings and specifications.
• Develop cost estimates and pricing for tenders, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Analyze and compare subcontractor and supplier bids to support procurement decisions.
• Prepare tender submission documents, clarifications and qualifications.
• Coordinate with the business development team to track tender opportunities and deadlines.
• Support post-tender negotiations and handover of awarded projects to the contracts team.
• Maintain historical cost data and benchmarks to improve future estimating accuracy.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 3+ years of pre-contracts / estimation experience within the UAE/GCC construction industry.
• Proficiency in take-offs, BOQ preparation and detailed cost analysis.
• Strong knowledge of tendering processes and subcontractor bid comparisons.
• Experience working with major contractors on large-scale building projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related field.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and benefits, residence visa, and medical insurance.