Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Tender)

Agile Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Consultants in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender/Pre-Contract to lead quantity surveying and commercial activities for building and infrastructure projects. You will manage take-offs, BOQ preparation, tender docs, cost estimates, RFIs, and pre-contract negotiations.

Ideal candidates have 8–15 years’ hands-on tendering experience across high-rise, infrastructure, and large-scale projects, with strong analytical and communication skills to drive competitive outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in quantity surveying and pre‑contract commercial activities.
• Hands-on tendering and pre‑contract experience is mandatory.
• Experience with high-rise buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in BOQ preparation and cost estimation.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for building and infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Prepare tender documentation and RFIs to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Conduct site visits during the tendering stage to assess project conditions and requirements.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages for tender submissions.
• Prepare RFQs, cost estimates, and unit rate build-ups.
• Evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations for competitive pricing.
• Study quotations and tender documents and prepare comparison sheets in line with project specs and approvals.

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender/Pre-Contract

Location: Abu Dhabi

Salary: Based on experience

Job Code: 026/001/614

Industry: Construction / Building & Infrastructure

Job Brief:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender/Pre-Contract to manage quantity surveying and pre-contract commercial activities for building and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi.

The successful candidate will be responsible for quantity take-offs, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation, tender documentation, cost estimation, subcontractor and supplier enquiries, quotation evaluations, and tender-stage commercial negotiations.

The ideal candidate should have 8–15 years of experience in quantity surveying, with mandatory hands‑on tendering and pre‑contract experience, including exposure to high‑rise buildings, CMW/PGC/NGC projects, building construction, and infrastructure projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for building and infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Prepare tender documentation and raise Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Conduct site visits during the tendering stage to assess project conditions and requirements.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages for tender submissions.
• Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQs), cost estimates, and detailed unit rate build‑ups.
• Evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations to achieve competitive pricing.
• Study quotations and tender documents and prepare comparison sheets in accordance with project specifications, approved supplier lists, and other relevant documents.

Job Requirements:

• 8–15 years of experience in quantity surveying and pre‑contract commercial activities.
• Hands‑on experience in tendering and pre‑contract quantity surveying is mandatory.
• Strong experience in high‑rise buildings, CMW/PGC/NGC projects, building construction, and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in quantity take-offs and BOQ preparation.
• Experience preparing tender documents, RFQs, cost estimates, and unit rate build‑ups.
• Knowledge of subcontractor and supplier quotation evaluation and commercial negotiations.
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.