Manager - Tendering & Procurement (Pre-contract)
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We are looking to hire a Manager - Tendering & Procurement (Pre-contracts) who will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end tendering and commercial evaluation process for major hospitality development projects for our client based in Dubai, which is one of the largest semi-government companies in the region.
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Overview
We are looking to hire a
Manager - Tendering & Procurement (Pre-Contracts)
who will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end tendering and commercial evaluation process for
major hospitality development projects
for our client based in
Dubai
, which is one of the largest
semi-government
companies in the region.
This position is a
contract role with an initial duration of 12 months and is renewable
.
The role sits within the
Contracts & Procurement Department
and reports directly to the
Hospitality Project Procurement Lead
.
Preference will be given to candidates who are immediately available.
We are looking for a passionate
Manager - Contracts & Procurement (Pre -Contracts)
with strong experience in
tender management, commercial bid evaluation, and construction procurement
for large-scale development projects.
You should also possess strong knowledge of
Bills of Quantities (BOQ), contract documentation, cost analysis, and contractor negotiations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support
- project procurement activities
- for hospitality developments, including
- new hotel construction and refurbishment projects
- with FF&E and fit-out packages.
- Prepare
- comprehensive tender documentation
- as part of project procurement, including Conditions of Tender, Conditions of Contract, drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and project programmes.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders across
- project development, delivery, estimation, finance, and procurement teams
- to ensure accurate and timely responses to bidder queries.
- Assist in the
- commercial evaluation of tender submissions
- from contractors and consultants, providing recommendations as part of the
- project procurement process
- .
- Prepare detailed
- comparative bid analysis and evaluation reports
- using Excel and other approved systems to support
- project procurement decisions
- .
- Participate in
- post-tender clarification meetings and negotiations
- with contractors and consultants to achieve commercially advantageous outcomes.
- Conduct
- feasibility assessments, site visits, and cost estimations
- to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
- Support
- value engineering, risk management, and cost control initiatives
- within the project procurement lifecycle.
- Manage
- procurement recommendations and handover
- to the Contracts team, ensuring all post-tender clarifications and documentation are complete.
- Apply
- technical understanding of drawings and specifications
- , leveraging engineering or QS knowledge to strengthen
- project procurement outcomes
- .
- Knowledge, skills & experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in
- Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- **7–12+ years of experience**
- in pre-contract commercial management, project procurement, or quantity surveying roles
- Experience managing
- construction tender processes and commercial bid evaluations
- Strong knowledge of
- BOQs, construction contracts, cost analysis, and procurement procedures
- Previous experience with a
- property developer, consultancy, or construction organization
- is highly preferred
- Professional certification such as
Mrics
- is preferred.
- Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and negotiation skills
- We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in
United Arab Emirates
.
Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.
We will review your job application within
7 working days
.
Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from
Edari
will be in touch with you to gain a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and outline the potential next steps.
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