Ellington Properties

Quantity Surveyor- Procurement

Dubai, UAEPosted 3 months ago

Salary
AED 18k–26k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor - Procurement Key Responsibilities  Manage the complete procurement cycle for: o Main construction contracts. o Consultancy services. o Enabling works. o Nominated subcontract packages (including Aluminum & Glazing, Carpentry & Joinery, Tiles, Sanitary Ware, Light Fittings, etc.). o Direct contracts and material purchases.  Prepare, review, and validate tender documentation, including drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), scope of works, and commercial conditions before tender issuance.  Float tenders, coordinate with bidders and monitor tender activities to ensure submissions are received within the required timelines.  Coordinate with Design, Project Management, Contracts, and other internal stakeholders to address bidder Requests for Information (RFIs), issue tender clarifications in a timely manner.  Review tender submissions for commercial and technical compliance with tender requirements.  Verify quantities, measurements, and pricing submitted by bidders against tender drawings, specifications, and BOQs to ensure accuracy and completeness.  Prepare comprehensive commercial bid evaluations, tender analysis reports, and bid comparison statements, benchmarking against approved project budgets, cost plans, and previous awards.  Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to achieve best value while ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, and commercial requirements.  Draft Letters of Award (LOA), Consultancy Agreements, Letters of Nomination, Purchase Orders, and other procurement-related contractual documents.  Maintain procurement trackers, tender registers, and procurement reports to ensure procurement milestones are achieved in line with project schedules.  Evaluate and prequalify new contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to expand and strengthen the approved vendor database.  Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities during the procurement stage without compromising quality, functionality, or project requirements. Candidate Requirements,  Minimum 5–7 years of UAE experience in a Quantity Surveying/Pre-Contract Procurement role with a reputable Main Contractor or Real Estate Developer.  Proven experience in procurement and tendering for: o High-rise and mid-rise residential/commercial developments. o Villas and townhouse developments. o Mixed-use and master-planned communities.  Strong background in pre-contract quantity surveying, tendering, and commercial evaluation.  Strong knowledge of pre-contract Quantity Surveying and procurement practices.  Proficient in quantity take-off, measurement, and cost estimation.  Thorough understanding of construction drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract documents.  Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities.  Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet strict project deadlines.  Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Qualification  Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Requirements

Minimum 5–7 years of UAE experience in Quantity Surveying / Pre-Contract Procurement. Experience in procurement and tendering for high-rise/mid-rise residential and commercial developments, villas/townhouses, and mixed-use master-planned communities. Strong background in pre-contract quantity surveying, tendering, and commercial evaluation. Proficient in quantity take-off, measurement, and cost estimation. Thorough understanding of drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract documents. Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities. Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet strict deadlines. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

Manage the complete procurement cycle for main construction contracts, consultancy services, enabling works, nominated subcontract packages, and direct contracts/material purchases. Prepare, review, and validate tender documentation (drawings, specifications, BOQ, scope of works, and commercial conditions). Float tenders, coordinate with bidders, and monitor submissions. Coordinate with Design, Project Management, Contracts, and internal stakeholders to address RFIs and issue tender clarifications. Review tender submissions for commercial and technical compliance. Verify quantities, measurements, and pricing against drawings, specifications, and BOQs. Prepare commercial bid evaluations, tender analysis reports, and bid comparison statements. Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors/subcontractors/suppliers for best value. Draft LOA, Consultancy Agreements, Letters of Nomination, Purchase Orders, and other procurement documents. Maintain procurement trackers, tender registers, and procurement reports. Evaluate/prequalify new contractors/subcontractors/consultants/suppliers to expand vendor database. Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Skills

  • Procurement cycle management
  • Tendering and tender analysis
  • Quantity take-off
  • Measurement and cost estimation
  • Commercial negotiation
  • Vendor management
  • Pre-contract procurement
  • Contract documentation (LOA, Consultancy Agreements, Purchase Orders)
  • Bid evaluation and benchmarking
  • RFIs and tender clarifications
  • BOQ review
  • Value engineering
  • subcontractor/supplier prequalification
  • Project procurement reporting
  • Contractual compliance

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