# Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract) — fäm Properties Dubai

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4452702297-quantity-surveyor-pre-contract
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: mid
Monthly salary: AED 18,000 to 26,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-08-12
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## Description

Role Summary

The role is primarily pre-contract focused, responsible for managing estimation, cost planning, and tendering activities for construction and contracting projects. The candidate will play a key role in preparing competitive and accurate project estimates, supporting the bid process, and ensuring commercial clarity before project award.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract (Core Focus)

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and project budgets for civil and construction projects

• Review drawings, BOQs, and specifications to ensure accurate pricing and scope coverage

• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns for tender submissions

• Source and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing

• Conduct rate analysis and cost benchmarking for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontract packages

• Support the preparation and submission of technical and commercial tender documents

• Participate in tender clarifications and commercial negotiations with clients when required

• Identify potential commercial and technical risks and propose mitigation strategies during the tender stage

• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, planning, and project teams during the bidding process

Cost Planning & Tender Strategy

• Assist in developing cost plans aligned with project scope, design development, and client budget

• Review value engineering opportunities to improve cost efficiency while maintaining quality and compliance

• Maintain and update cost databases, historical project data, and benchmarking tools

• Support management with bid analysis, pricing strategies, and tender recommendations

• Monitor market rates for materials, labor, and subcontract packages

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

• 4–7 years experience in construction / general contracting with strong pre-contract exposure

• Proven experience in estimation, cost planning, and tender preparation

• Strong understanding of BOQs, construction drawings, specifications, and rate analysis

• Experience dealing with subcontractor and supplier quotations

• Strong Excel and reporting skills

• Ability to manage multiple tenders in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of Procore or similar construction management software is a plus

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## Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
4–7 years experience in construction / general contracting with strong pre-contract exposure
Proven experience in estimation, cost planning, and tender preparation
Strong understanding of BOQs, construction drawings, specifications, and rate analysis
Experience dealing with subcontractor and supplier quotations
Strong Excel and reporting skills
Ability to manage multiple tenders in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of Procore or similar construction management software is a plus

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