Senior Quantity Surveyor – Pre Contract

Atkins Realis; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee pre-contract management and cost planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in preparing Bills of Quantities, managing tender processes, and commercial negotiations. Requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and over 12 years of relevant experience, particularly in hospitality or infrastructure sectors. The role offers a tax-free salary and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Relocation assistance

Transportation allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of post-degree relevant experience in pre-contract and commercial management.
• Experience with hospitality, residential buildings, or infrastructure sectors.
• Consultant and/or client-side experience of at least 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee feasibility and cost planning for projects.
• Lead preparation of Bills of Quantities and pre-tender estimates.
• Manage commercial negotiations and tender processes.

Skills

Cost planning and estimating

Value Engineering

Tender management

FIDIC Contracts

QS software proficiency

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cost X

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with extensive experience in Pre-Contract Management to join our team at (Dubai/ Abu Dhabi), UAE.

Your role

Pre-Contract Duties

• 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, including preparation of Instructions to Tenderers, tender analysis, and contract documentation.
• Lead commercial negotiations and attend design and commercial meetings to support pre-contract stages.

About you

• Experience with FIDIC Contracts preferred.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized university.
• 12 to 15 years of post-degree relevant 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 (Cost X or similar).
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent English technical writing ability and comprehensive project background.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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