Senior Tendering QS (Building & Civil Construction)

STRABAG; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Estimator/Tender Quantity Surveyor to review tender documents, prepare BOQs, and develop cost estimates for building and infrastructure projects. You will evaluate subcontractor quotes, perform commercial comparisons, and support bids with pricing schedules and clarifications.

The role requires GCC/UAE experience, knowledge of contracts and tendering procedures, and advanced Excel skills for cost analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying is required.
• 5-10 years of experience in estimating or tender quantity surveying in main contracting.
• GCC/UAE experience across building, infrastructure, and complex projects.
• Experience in quantity take-offs, BOQs, cost estimation, and subcontract package preparation.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, drawings, and tendering procedures.
• Proficiency in CostX, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit.
• Advanced MS Excel skills for cost analysis, reporting, and estimating functions.
• Experience with subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specs, and contract requirements to determine scope and pricing.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, BOQs, and detailed cost estimates for building/construction projects.
• Prepare and issue subcontract enquiry packages, and evaluate quotations for technical/commercial compliance.
• Assess subcontractor and supplier proposals and prepare commercial comparisons.
• Support tender submissions, including pricing schedules, clarifications, and supporting docs.
• Coordinate with Technical, Planning, Procurement, and Construction teams for complete tender submissions.
• Analyse project risks, cost drivers, value engineering opportunities, and alternative construction methods.
• Prepare cost summaries, estimate breakdowns, and commercial reports for management review.

Skills

Cost analysis

MS Excel

Tendering procedures

Subcontractor management

Contract knowledge

GCC/UAE experience

Quantity take-offs

Bills of Quantities

Pricing estimates

Coordination with teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit

iTWO

Job description

Tasks

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and contract requirements to determine scope and pricing requirements.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities, and detailed cost estimates for building and construction projects.
• Prepare and issue subcontract enquiry packages, and evaluate quotations for technical and commercial compliance.
• Assess subcontractor and supplier proposals and prepare commercial comparisons for review.
• Support the preparation of tender submissions, including pricing schedules, clarifications, and supporting commercial documentation.
• Coordinate with Technical, Planning, Procurement, and Construction teams to develop complete and competitive tender submissions.
• Analyse project risks, cost drivers, value engineering opportunities, and alternative construction methodologies during tender stage.
• Prepare cost summaries, estimate breakdowns, and commercial reports for management review.
• Support budget preparation and cost planning activities during pre-contract stages.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, historical cost data, and market pricing information.
• Attend tender clarification meetings and provide commercial input as required.
• Ensure tender submissions comply with client requirements, contract conditions, and internal procedures.

Tasks

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and contract requirements to determine scope and pricing requirements.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities, and detailed cost estimates for building and construction projects.
• Prepare and issue subcontract enquiry packages, and evaluate quotations for technical and commercial compliance.
• Assess subcontractor and supplier proposals and prepare commercial comparisons for review.
• Support the preparation of tender submissions, including pricing schedules, clarifications, and supporting commercial documentation.
• Coordinate with Technical, Planning, Procurement, and Construction teams to develop complete and competitive tender submissions.
• Analyse project risks, cost drivers, value engineering opportunities, and alternative construction methodologies during tender stage.
• Prepare cost summaries, estimate breakdowns, and commercial reports for management review.
• Support budget preparation and cost planning activities during pre-contract stages.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, historical cost data, and market pricing information.
• Attend tender clarification meetings and provide commercial input as required.
• Ensure tender submissions comply with client requirements, contract conditions, and internal procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• 5-10 years of experience in estimating or tender quantity surveying within a main contracting environment.
• GCC/UAE experience across building, infrastructure, and complex construction projects.
• Experience in quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimation, and subcontract package preparation.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, drawings, and tendering procedures.
• Proficiency in CostX, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit.
• Advanced MS Excel skills for cost analysis, reporting, and estimating functions.
• Experience working with subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience with iTWO is an advantage.
• Exposure to Design & Build project environments is an advantage.