Senior Quantity Surveyor – Pre-Contract & Tender Lead

Parisima Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada in Dubai seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage pre-contract tendering for development projects, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, programmes, and company policies. You will lead tender processes for MEP, glazing, finishes, and other packages, coordinating with consultants, contractors, and the Commercial Manager.

With 8+ years in QS, UAE/GCC experience, and a degree in QS or CE (RICS a plus), you will negotiate with bidders, review proposals, and support contract finalisation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• RICS membership is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Use quantity surveying skills to manage the pre-contract tendering process within budget and timelines.
• Prepare and validate pre-tender estimates against cost plan and budget.
• Negotiate with bidders to secure best value and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Review RFPs and pricing schedules; evaluate proposals.
• Prepare tender documents, manage ITT, queries, addenda, and post-tender clarifications.
• Coordinate with Legal to finalize contracts and hand over awarded packages.
• Maintain procurement records and support audits.
• Build and maintain relationships with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Design and Projects to align scope, budget, and programme before tenders.
• Report tender status and procurement progress to Commercial Manager.
• Maintain cost and rates database for benchmarking.

Skills

Building materials knowledge

Market rates & UAE suppliers

FIDIC contracts knowledge

Measurement methods (POMI/NRM)

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

RICS membership (advantage)

Job description

Arada in Dubai seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage pre-contract tendering for development projects, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, programmes, and company policies. You will lead tender processes for MEP, glazing, finishes, and other packages, coordinating with consultants, contractors, and the Commercial Manager.

With 8+ years in QS, UAE/GCC experience, and a degree in QS or CE (RICS a plus), you will negotiate with bidders, review proposals, and support contract finalisation