Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender/Pre-Contract

Agile Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Consultants in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender/Pre-Contract to lead commercial activities for building and infrastructure projects. You will manage quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, tender documentation, cost estimation, RFIs, and negotiations during tender stages.

The role demands 8–15 years of UAE/GCC construction experience, hands-on tendering, and exposure to high-rise buildings and major infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in quantity surveying and pre-contract commercial activities.
• Hands-on tendering and pre-contract quantity surveying experience mandatory.
• Experience with high-rise buildings and CMW/PGC/NGC projects.
• UAE/GCC construction industry experience mandatory.
• Proficiency in quantity take-offs and BOQ preparation.
• Experience preparing tender documents, RFQs, cost estimates, and unit rate build-ups.
• Knowledge of subcontractor and supplier quotation evaluation and commercial negotiations.
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for building and infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Prepare tender documentation and RFIs to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Conduct site visits during the tendering stage to assess project conditions.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages for tender submissions.
• Prepare RFQs, cost estimates, and detailed unit rate build-ups.
• Evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations for competitive pricing.
• Study quotations and tender documents and prepare comparison sheets per project documents.

Skills

Tendering experience

Pre-contract experience

Quantity take-offs

BOQ preparation

Cost estimation

Subcontractor negotiation

Supplier quotation evaluation

High-rise experience

UAE/GCC construction experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job description

Job Code: 026/001/614
Industry: Construction / Building & Infrastructure

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender/Pre-Contract to manage quantity surveying and pre-contract commercial activities for building and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for quantity take-offs, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation, tender documentation, cost estimation, subcontractor and supplier enquiries, quotation evaluations, and tender-stage commercial negotiations.

The ideal candidate should have 8–15 years of experience in quantity surveying, with mandatory hands-on tendering and pre-contract experience, including exposure to high-rise buildings, CMW/PGC/NGC projects, building construction, and infrastructure projects.

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for building and infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Prepare tender documentation and raise Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Conduct site visits during the tendering stage to assess project conditions and requirements.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages for tender submissions.
• Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQs), cost estimates, and detailed unit rate build-ups.
• Evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations to achieve competitive pricing.
• Study quotations and tender documents and prepare comparison sheets in accordance with project specifications, approved supplier lists, and other relevant documents.

• 8–15 years of experience in quantity surveying and pre-contract commercial activities.
• Hands-on experience in tendering and pre-contract quantity surveying is mandatory.
• Strong experience in high-rise buildings, CMW/PGC/NGC projects, building construction, and infrastructure projects.
• UAE/GCC construction industry experience is mandatory.
• Proficiency in quantity take-offs and BOQ preparation.
• Experience preparing tender documents, RFQs, cost estimates, and unit rate build-ups.
• Knowledge of subcontractor and supplier quotation evaluation and commercial negotiations.
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.