Measuring Quantity Surveyor - Pre-Contract

ALEC Holdings; Manila; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Iconic UAE projects

Collaborative culture

Career development

Job summary

ALEC Group in the Philippines is seeking a Junior Measuring Quantity Surveyor to support UAE projects, delivering precise quantity take-offs and BOQs from drawings, reports, and BIM models. You will work with estimators and tender teams to ensure accurate measurements, align with tender documentation, and update quantities as addendums arise, contributing to competitive bids.

You will collaborate with a cross-functional tendering team, maintain meticulous measurement records, and uphold internal

Qualifications

• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings, specs and BIM models.
• Develop BOQs in line with POMI/NRM/CESMM standards.
• Support tender submissions and cost planning with accurate measurements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, reports, and BIM models across all project stages.
• Measure all construction elements including external works, structural steel, and site works.
• Prepare and develop BOQs in accordance with POMI and related standards.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

BOQ preparation

Tender measurement

Measurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

POMI

NRM

CESMM

Job description

Measuring Quantity Surveyor | Philippines

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from candidates who are currently based in the Philippines. Successful applicants will be employed in the Philippines and will provide dedicated support for our UAE-based projects. Applicants must be available to attend a face-to-face interview and technical examination in Manila.

Join ALEC Group as a Junior Measuring Quantity Surveyor and play a key role in delivering accurate quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities for some of the UAE's most iconic construction projects while building your career with one of the region's leading contractors.

Who we are?

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C. (ALEC), part of ICD, is a leading GCC construction company known for delivering complex, high-profile projects. With 20+ years of experience, ALEC builds across sectors including airports, hospitality, retail, and high-rises

In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation’s most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.

ALEC Building forms the structural heart of the Group, delivering high-value construction projects from foundation to finish. Whether commercial towers or luxury hospitality developments, we build safely, collaboratively, and with precision, laying the groundwork for long‑term success.

Why Join Us?

As a Quantity Surveyor within the Tendering & Estimation Department, you will be responsible for supporting pre‑contract activities including detailed quantity take‑offs, BOQ preparation, cost planning inputs, value engineering support, and measurement across all design stages. You will work closely with estimators, senior quantity surveyors, and tender teams to ensure accurate and complete measurement of project scopes from concept design through to IFC stage. Your work will directly support competitive and accurate tender submissions for major construction projects across the UAE.

Your Role

• Prepare detailed quantity take‑offs from drawings, specifications, reports, and 3D/BIM models across all project stages including concept, schematic, detailed design, and IFC stages.
• Measure all construction elements including:
  • External works and landscaping
  • Structural steel works including connections, fire protection, and miscellaneous metals
  • Site works and earthworks
• Prepare and develop Bills of Quantities (BOQ) in accordance with POMI and, where required, NRM or CESMM standards.
• Ensure BOQs are complete and aligned with the latest tender documentation, capturing any missing items as additional scope where required.
• Identify design conflicts, missing information, and discrepancies across drawings, specifications, BOQs, and BIM models, and raise RFIs where necessary.
• Support value engineering exercises by measuring alternative design solutions and assessing cost implications.
• Update BOQs and quantity take‑offs promptly in response to addendums, revised drawings, and RFI responses to meet submission deadlines.
• Coordinate with estimators, senior QS staff, and package managers to ensure full scope coverage and avoid measurement errors.
• Prepare assumptions and support the development of Schedule of Departures and tender qualifications in coordination with the team.
• Participate in quantity reconciliation exercises with client and consultant quantity surveyors during tender stages.
• Ensure accurate documentation, measurement records, and compliance with internal procedures and industry standards.
• Support post-award variation measurements and commercial updates when required.

What We're looking For

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver accurate outputs within tight tender deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail in quantity measurement and BOQ preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong ownership and accountability for assigned measurement scope.
• Fast learning ability with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong teamwork and coordination within tendering teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in interpreting technical construction information.
• Professional attitude with openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality tender outputs consistently.

What We Offer

• The chance to contribute to some of the UAE’s most iconic developments
• A dynamic, collaborative culture focused on innovation and operational excellence
• Long‑term career development in a well‑established, growing organization

Ready to build your QS career in Tendering & Estimation?

If you are detail-oriented, technically strong, and passionate about construction measurement and BOQ preparation, we would like to hear from you.

Join ALEC as a Quantity Surveyor and play a key role in delivering accurate, competitive, and high‑quality tender submissions for world‑class construction projects.