Senior Pre-Contract QS: Cost Planning & Tender Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transport & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor with extensive pre-contract management experience to join our team in the UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi). The role focuses on cost planning, BOQ preparation, tender analysis, andDriving value engineering to optimize project costs.

A strong background in hospitality, residential, or infrastructure sectors is required. The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years post-degree experience, familiarity with FIDIC contracts, and proficiency in CostX or similar QS

Qualifications

• Experience with FIDIC Contracts preferred.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized university.
• 12 to 15 years of post-degree experience in pre-contract and commercial management.
• Sector experience in hospitality, residential buildings or infrastructure.
• Consultant and/or client-side experience of at least 4 years.
• Proficient in QS software (CostX or similar).
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent English technical writing ability and comprehensive project background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee feasibility concept schematic and detailed design cost planning and estimating.
• Lead preparation of Bills of Quantities, Pre-Tender Estimates and Monthly Cost Reports.
• Drive Value Engineering to optimize costs and project efficiency.
• Manage tender processes includingPreparation of Instructions to Tenderers, tender analysis and contract documentation.
• Lead commercial negotiations and attend design and commercial meetings to support pre-contract stages.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

English writing

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX or similar

Job description

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor with extensive pre-contract management experience to join our team in the UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi). The role focuses on cost planning, BOQ preparation, tender analysis, andDriving value engineering to optimize project costs.

A strong background in hospitality, residential, or infrastructure sectors is required. The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years post-degree experience, familiarity with FIDIC contracts, and proficiency in CostX or similar QS