Tendering Quantity Surveyor

Agile Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Consultants seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender/Pre-Contract in Abu Dhabi to lead quantity surveying and pre-contract commercial activities for building and infrastructure projects.

The role covers quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, tender documentation, cost estimation, RFIs, and tender negotiations, with 8–15 years of hands-on tendering experience required.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in quantity surveying and pre-contract commercial activities.
• Hands-on tendering and pre-contract quantity surveying experience is mandatory.
• Strong experience with high-rise buildings, CMW/PGC/NGC projects, building construction and infrastructure projects.

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 unit rate build-ups.
• Evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations to achieve competitive pricing.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender/Pre-Contract

Location: Abu Dhabi

Salary: Based on experience

Job Code: 026/001/614

Industry:Construction / Building & Infrastructure

Job Brief:

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.

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, buildingconstruction, and infrastructure projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Job Requirements:

• 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.


• 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.