Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender / Pre-Contract

Silver Coast Construction & Boring; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Coast Construction & Boring is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender / Pre-Contract to join our Abu Dhabi team. This role focuses on tendering, cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and commercial control across building, infrastructure, and high-rise projects.

The successful candidate will have 8–15 years in QS with hands-on tender and pre-contract experience, UAE/GCC construction exposure, and strong negotiation and coordination skills to deliver competitive tender

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in Quantity Surveying with hands‑on Tendering / Pre-Contract activities.
• Mandatory UAE/GCC construction industry experience.
• Strong exposure to high-rise buildings, infrastructure, and CMW/PGC/NGC projects.
• Excellent knowledge of quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, rate analysis, and tender documentation.
• Proven experience in subcontractor and supplier quotation evaluation, comparison, and negotiations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant estimation software.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs and prepare BOQs for building and infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and compile comprehensive tender submissions and related documentation.
• Identify discrepancies, raise RFIs, and coordinate technical clarifications during the tendering stage.
• Conduct site visits to assess project requirements during tender preparation.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier work packages and issue RFQs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, rate analysis, and unit rate build-ups.
• Evaluate, compare, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare commercial comparison sheets in line with project specifications and tender requirements.
• Coordinate with technical, procurement, and other relevant departments to ensure accurate tender submissions.

Skills

Quantity Take-offs

BOQ Preparation

Cost Estimation

Rate Analysis

Tender Documentation

Subcontractor Quotations

Negotiation

Coordination

Communication Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

QS Software

Job description

Company Description

Silver Coast Construction & Boring (SCCB), established in Abu Dhabi in 1997, is a leading civil engineering and construction company in the UAE, providing integrated solutions for major civil engineering works, MEP, tunnelling, and architectural projects. We are committed to delivering projects that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, timely execution, and environmental responsibility.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender / Pre-Contract to join our team in Abu Dhabi.

The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in Tendering and Pre-Contract Commercial Activities, particularly in building construction, high-rise buildings, infrastructure, and CMW/PGC/NGC projects.

IMPORTANT: This position is STRICTLY for candidates with strong, hands‑on Tendering / Pre-Contract experience. Candidates with only Post-Contract, Project QS, or Site QS experience are requested NOT to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs and prepare BOQs for building and infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and compile comprehensive tender submissions and related documentation.
• Identify discrepancies, raise RFIs, and coordinate technical clarifications during the tendering stage.
• Conduct site visits, where required, to assess project requirements during tender preparation.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier work packages and issue RFQs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, rate analysis, and unit rate build-ups.
• Evaluate, compare, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare commercial comparison sheets in line with project specifications, approved vendor lists, and tender requirements.
• Coordinate with technical, procurement, and other relevant departments to ensure accurate and competitive tender submissions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• 8–15 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, with strong and proven hands‑on experience specifically in Tendering / Pre-Contract activities.
• Mandatory UAE/GCC construction industry experience.
• Strong exposure to high-rise buildings, building construction, infrastructure, and CMW/PGC/NGC projects.
• Excellent knowledge of quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, rate analysis, and tender documentation.
• Proven experience in subcontractor and supplier quotation evaluation, comparison, and negotiations.
• Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, coordination, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant quantity surveying / estimation software.