Silver Coast Construction & Boring

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender / Pre-Contract

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 6k–9k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

Company Description Silver Coast Construction & Boring (SCCB), established in Abu Dhabi in 1997, is a leading civil engineering and construction company in the UAE, providing integrated solutions for major civil engineering works, MEP, tunnelling, and architectural projects. We are committed to delivering projects that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, timely execution, and environmental responsibility. Job Description We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender / Pre-Contract to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in Tendering and Pre-Contract Commercial Activities, particularly in building construction, high-rise buildings, infrastructure, and CMW/PGC/NGC projects. IMPORTANT: This position is STRICTLY for candidates with strong, hands-on Tendering / Pre-Contract experience. Candidates with only Post-Contract, Project QS, or Site QS experience are requested NOT to apply. Key Responsibilities • Perform quantity take-offs and prepare BOQs for building and infrastructure projects. • Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements. • Prepare and compile comprehensive tender submissions and related documentation. • Identify discrepancies, raise RFIs, and coordinate technical clarifications during the tendering stage. • Conduct site visits, where required, to assess project requirements during tender preparation. • Prepare subcontractor and supplier work packages and issue RFQs. • Prepare detailed cost estimates, rate analysis, and unit rate build-ups. • Evaluate, compare, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations. • Prepare commercial comparison sheets in line with project specifications, approved vendor lists, and tender requirements. • Coordinate with technical, procurement, and other relevant departments to ensure accurate and competitive tender submissions. Qualifications & Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a relevant discipline. • 8–15 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, with strong and proven hands-on experience specifically in Tendering / Pre-Contract activities. • Mandatory UAE/GCC construction industry experience. • Strong exposure to high-rise buildings, building construction, infrastructure, and CMW/PGC/NGC projects. • Excellent knowledge of quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, rate analysis, and tender documentation. • Proven experience in subcontractor and supplier quotation evaluation, comparison, and negotiations. • Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, coordination, and communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant quantity surveying / estimation software. Application Please apply ONLY if you have substantial experience in Tendering / Pre-Contract Quantity Surveying. Candidates whose experience is limited to Post-Contract, Project QS, Site QS, or Quantity Measurement during project execution will not be considered for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a relevant discipline. 8–15 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, with strong and proven hands-on experience specifically in Tendering / Pre-Contract activities. Mandatory UAE/GCC construction industry experience. Strong exposure to high-rise buildings, building construction, infrastructure, and CMW/PGC/NGC projects. Excellent knowledge of quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, rate analysis, and tender documentation. Proven experience in subcontractor and supplier quotation evaluation, comparison, and negotiations. Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, coordination, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant quantity surveying / estimation software.

Responsibilities

Perform quantity take-offs and prepare BOQs for building and infrastructure projects. Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements. Prepare and compile comprehensive tender submissions and related documentation. Identify discrepancies, raise RFIs, and coordinate technical clarifications during the tendering stage. Conduct site visits, where required, to assess project requirements during tender preparation. Prepare subcontractor and supplier work packages and issue RFQs. Prepare detailed cost estimates, rate analysis, and unit rate build-ups. Evaluate, compare, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations. Prepare commercial comparison sheets in line with project specifications, approved vendor lists, and tender requirements. Coordinate with technical, procurement, and other relevant departments to ensure accurate and competitive tender submissions.

Skills

  • Quantity take-offs
  • BOQ preparation
  • Cost estimation
  • Rate analysis
  • Unit rate build-ups
  • Subcontractor quotation evaluation
  • Supplier quotation evaluation
  • Tender documentation
  • RFI coordination
  • Tender submissions
  • Vendor list coordination
  • Microsoft Office
  • Estimation software

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