Quantity Surveyor UAE National Only

BESIX; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Diverse team

Positive workplace culture

Exciting projects

Job summary

BESIX is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support tendering and pre-contract activities in Dubai. You will review tender documents, prepare quantity take-offs, and help coordinate with estimators and project teams to ensure accurate submissions.

Responsibilities include BoQ preparation, post-tender clarifications, and maintaining organized documentation in the knowledge system. Fluency in English and strong numerical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Possess MRICS or equivalent accreditation (advantage but not mandatory).
• Have 5 years of experience in quantity surveying or construction cost control.
• Gain exposure to infrastructure or marine projects.
• Work on tendering or construction projects in the Middle East.
• Understand basic international contract frameworks (e.g. FIDIC) as a plus.
• Review tender documents and identify scope inconsistencies with guidance.
• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Support the preparation of WBS BoQ and cost estimates.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Excel; familiarity with cost estimation software (Candy) is an advantage.
• Manipulate 3D and BIM models.
• Communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Verify the completeness of received documents; raise queries with Estimator.
• Identify discrepancies, scope gaps and uncertainties; align with Estimator.
• Prepare BoQ and take-offs from drawings and models.
• Coordinate with draftsmen for marked-up drawings supporting quantity take-offs.
• Provide quantity data to materials engineers and submission engineers during tender.
• Follow up on post-tender queries and clarifications.
• Review contracts after award for alignment with tender submissions.
• Support kick-off meetings and site-quantity queries.
• Organize and upload quantity take-off workbooks and cost sheets.

Skills

Excel

Cost estimation software (Candy)

Numerical analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

MRICS or equivalent (advantage)

Tools

Candy

Job description

Why This Role Matters
This role is highly supportive in ensuring accuracy coordination and consistency throughout the tendering and pre-contract process. By carefully reviewing tender documents preparing precise quantity take-offs assisting with post-tender clarifications and maintaining well-organized documentation it helps reduce risks avoid costly discrepancies and ensure alignment between tender submissions and contract requirements. It also strengthens collaboration between estimators engineers and project teams contributing to smoother project transitions and better overall project outcomes.
What Youll Drive

Tender Document Review & Coordination

• Review and analyze all tender documents including drawings specifications and contractual requirements to ensure full understanding and compliance.

• Verify the completeness of received documents prepare a comprehensive document index and raise queries for any missing information in coordination with the Estimator.

• Identify discrepancies scope gaps and uncertainties consulting with the Estimator to ensure clarity and alignment.

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of overall project specifications and requirements.

Quantity Take-Off & BoQ Preparation

• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQ) where required and submit for Estimator review and validation.

• Perform accurate quantity take-offs based on tender drawings 3D models and the applicable contract type (remeasured lump sum EPC etc.).

• Coordinate with draftspersons to produce marked-up drawings to support detailed quantity take-offs.

• Provide reliable quantity data to materials engineers and submission engineers throughout the tender process.

Post-Tender Support & Contract Verification

• Follow up on post-tender queries clarifications and correspondence providing necessary inputs to the Estimator.

• Review contract documents upon project award to ensure alignment with tender-stage submissions and related communications.

• Support Estimators in preparing for project award kick-off meetings.

• Assist in addressing quantity-related queries raised by the project site team.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Organize and upload quantity take-off workbooks cost sheets and comparison sheets into the designated system to ensure proper documentation traceability and knowledge retention.

Qualifications :

• Hold a bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering Construction Management or a related discipline.

• Possess professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS or equivalent) as an advantage but not mandatory.

• Have 05 years of experience in quantity surveying or construction cost control.

• Gain exposure to infrastructure or marine projects.

• Work on tendering or construction projects in the Middle East.

• Understand basic international contract frameworks (e.g. FIDIC) as a plus.

• Review tender documents and identify scope inconsistencies with guidance.

• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.

• Support the preparation of WBS Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and cost estimates.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Excel; familiarity with cost estimation software (CANDY) is an advantage.

• Manipulate 3D and BIM models.

• Communicate fluently in English.

• Apply strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Maintain attention to detail stay organized and work effectively under tender deadlines.

• Show willingness to learn and develop within a structured bid environment.

Additional Information :

Why Youll Enjoy Working with Us

• Exciting Projects
• Career Growth
• Diverse Team
• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time