Senior Quantity Surveyor- Civil (Pre Contract)
Core
Managing cost planning, estimating, measurement, and commercial analysis for MEP works and site-wide utilities in GCC buildings and infrastructure at the pre-contract stage.
Role type
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract, MEP focus)
Builds
Tender documentation, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, and commercial bids for GCC infrastructure projects
Domain
Construction engineering, MEP systems, Middle East infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cost planning, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, rate analysis, value engineering, tender documentation, market research, contract administration, risk assessment, cost data management
Preferred skills
Professional certification (MRICS, CIOB), experience in UAE/KSA/GCC, knowledge of POMI/NRM/CESMM standards, proficiency in CostX software
Technologies
CostX
Responsibilities
Review design drawings and scope documents; perform detailed quantity take-offs at concept and tender stages; prepare BOQs and cost estimates per POMI/NRM/CESMM standards; support tender submissions and rate build-ups; conduct market research on material and labor rates in UAE; participate in value engineering exercises; assist in drafting tender and contract documents; liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to validate rates; provide commercial risk assessments; support bid review meetings and negotiations; maintain accurate cost data and benchmarks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC