Tendering Quantity Surveyor - UAE

ORC Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ORC Construction seeks a Tendering Quantity Surveyor for its Dubai operations. This on-site, full-time role focuses onBOQ analysis, tender reviews, and cost estimates across hospitality, residential, commercial, industrial, and educational projects.

You will perform quantity take-offs, budgeting, and tender submissions while liaising with engineering, procurement, and project teams to ensure competitive, compliant tenders in line with company standards.

Qualifications

• Strong cost management capabilities including cost control and budgeting.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing BOQs and cost reporting standards.
• Tendering and pre-contract quantity surveying in building construction (UAE preferred).
• Familiarity with local regulations, FIDIC contracts, and market rates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and tender documents.
• Develop accurate cost estimates for hospitality, residential, commercial, industrial, and educational projects.
• Perform quantity take-offs, cost planning, and budgeting for tenders.
• Compile tender submissions and coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project teams.
• Track market rates and support value engineering.
• Assist in negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors and prepare cost reports.

Skills

Cost management

Tendering experience

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

Quantity take-off tools

Estimating software

Job description

Company Description

ORC Construction delivers critical building projects with Grade-A expertise under the promise of “Construction you can count on.” The company executes hospitality, residential, commercial, industrial, and educational developments, providing end-to-end construction services. As a Grade A licensed contractor with decades of delivery experience, ORC Construction is recognized for its reliability and technical competence. Team members join a professional environment that focuses on quality, safety, and on-time completion across diverse project portfolios.

Role Description

The Tendering Quantity Surveyor – UAE is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai. This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing Bills of Quantities (BOQs), reviewing tender documents, and developing accurate cost estimates for hospitality, residential, commercial, industrial, and educational projects. Day-to-day tasks include quantity take-offs, cost planning and budgeting, compiling tender submissions, and coordinating with engineering, procurement, and project management teams. The Tendering Quantity Surveyor will track market rates, support value engineering, assist in negotiation with suppliers and subcontractors, and prepare cost reports and clarifications during tender evaluations. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure competitive, compliant, and financially sound tenders aligned with company standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong cost management capabilities, including Cost Control, Cost Planning, and Cost Management skills.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing BOQ (Bills of Quantities) and applying Cost Reporting standards.
• Experience in tendering and pre-contract quantity surveying within building construction projects, preferably in the UAE.
• Familiarity with local building regulations, contract forms (such as FIDIC), and market rates for materials and labor.
• Advanced skills in relevant software (such as Excel, quantity take-off tools, and estimating software).
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline; professional certification or membership in a recognized QS body is an advantage.
• Previous experience in Grade A or large-scale construction contracting environments is highly beneficial.