Senior Civil Estimation & Quantity Surveying Engineer

ORYX ROYAL GENERAL CONTRACTING; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ORYX ROYAL GENERAL CONTRACTING seeks a Civil Estimator/Quantity Surveyor in Abu Dhabi to deliver accurate cost estimates and take-offs for diverse civil projects. You will review drawings, prepare BOQs, and price tenders ensuring comprehensive documentation and commercial viability.

You should have UAE experience in estimation/tendering, strong Excel/AutoCAD skills, and a track record of managing costs from initial pricing through to variation orders. Abu Dhabi market familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proven UAE experience in Estimation/Quantity Surveying/Tendering.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-off and construction pricing.
• Good understanding of UAE construction material, labor and subcontractor rates.
• Ability to read and analyze AutoCAD drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of estimation/quantity surveying software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical, negotiation and cost-control skills.
• Previous experience with a General Contracting company in the UAE is highly preferred.
• Abu Dhabi construction market experience will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review BOQ for construction projects.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and project pricing, including materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, overheads, contingency, and profit margins.
• Analyze project requirements and prepare complete cost breakdowns before quotation or tender submission.
• Review architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings where required for pricing and quantity purposes.
• Prepare and price tenders, RFQs, quotations, and variation orders.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors and prepare comparison sheets.
• Calculate material requirements and manpower requirements for projects.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations and negotiate competitive rates in coordination with management.
• Prepare project budgets and monitor estimated costs against actual project costs.
• Prepare and review interim payment applications, progress claims, and subcontractor payments.
• Identify variations, additional works, omissions, and potential commercial risks.
• Conduct site visits when necessary to verify quantities, scope of work, and project conditions.
• Coordinate with Project Engineers, Procurement, Finance, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain updated databases of material prices, labor rates, subcontractor rates, and historical project costs.
• Support management in determining competitive pricing and expected project profit margins.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

MRICS

CQS

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ORYX ROYAL GENERAL CONTRACTING seeks a Civil Estimator/Quantity Surveyor in Abu Dhabi to deliver accurate cost estimates and take-offs for diverse civil projects. You will review drawings, prepare BOQs, and price tenders ensuring comprehensive documentation and commercial viability.

You should have UAE experience in estimation/tendering, strong Excel/AutoCAD skills, and a track record of managing costs from initial pricing through to variation orders. Abu Dhabi market familiarity is preferred.