Senior Tendering QS (Building & Civil Construction)

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.