Quantity Surveyor - Pre Contract

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement processes for construction. This role requires a strong understanding of construction projects, cost management, and supply chain dynamics to ensure the successful delivery of projects within budget and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and budgets.
• Conduct market research to identify cost-effective and high-quality suppliers and vendors.
• Forecast procurement needs based on project schedules and construction plans.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers.
• Hold pre-bid meeting with the proposed bidders.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.
• Conduct periodic supplier performance evaluations.

Tendering Management

• Prepare and issue RFQs (Request for Quotations), RFPs (Request for Proposals), and tenders.
• Evaluate bids, analyse quotations, and recommend the best-fit supplier based on cost, quality, and reliability.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with UAE laws and internal policies.
• Manage the procurement of Provisional Sum and Prime Cost items in the Contract.

Coordination & Reporting

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement activities with project requirements.
• Prepare reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and supplier evaluations.
• Supervise, mentor and manage the lead/cost consultants for performance of pre-contract activities carried out on behalf of the Employer.
• Liaison with design and development team to identify opportunities for value engineering.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, preferably in large real estate development/construction projects.
• Professional Certification (MRICS or equivalent) is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of UAE construction market.