Procurement Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre- and post-contract quantity surveying activities, including preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, budgets and cost plans based on project drawings, specifications, and market rates in the UAE.
• Oversee the full procurement process: develop procurement strategies, prepare tender documents (EOI, RFP, ITT), float tenders, handle tender queries/addenda, evaluate bids, prepare tender comparison/analysis reports and prepare LOA or nominations.
• Manage contract administration, including FIDIC or bespoke contracts, variations, claims, valuations, interim payments, final accounts, and dispute resolution support.
• Conduct cost control and financial reporting: monitor project costs against budgets, perform value engineering, identify cost-saving opportunities, prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and risk assessments.
• New Project Estimation: conduct cost estimation on concept design, schematic design, and detailed design.
• Coordinate with internal teams (project management, design, site, finance) and external stakeholders (consultants, contractors) to ensure commercial compliance, timely procurement, and delivery within budget and schedule.
• Maintain vendor/subcontractor databases, negotiate rates/contracts, ensure supply chain efficiency, and handle procurement of materials/equipment/services for civil, architectural, MEP, landscape, or fit-out elements.
• Participate in feasibility studies, risk workshops, and procurement reporting to senior management.
• Ensure adherence to UAE regulations, developer policies, sustainability standards, and best practices in cost and procurement management.

Typical Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (often MRICS or equivalent chartered status preferred).
• 8–12+ years of relevant experience in quantity surveying and procurement, with at least 5 years in a senior role on large-scale real estate/development projects in the UAE/Dubai (developer or PMC background highly valued).
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction market rates, materials, FIDIC contracts, and procurement best practices.
• Proven track record in managing tenders, cost control, and commercial aspects of multi-million AED projects.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills; proficiency in tools like Excel, CostX, Candy, or similar QS software.
• UAE/Dubai experience is essential, with preference for candidates familiar with developer-side (client) operations rather than pure contractor side.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED18,000.00 per month