Senior Quantity Surveyor – Pre & Post Contract (High Rise)
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About the Role
NADIA seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with extensive UAE experience in luxury high-rise developments. The role involves pre-contract and post-contract commercial management, cost planning, tendering, procurement, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed quantity take offs in accordance with standard methods of measurement
- Develop and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost plans, and cost estimates for all stages of project development
- Prepare cost estimates for concept, schematic, and detailed design stages
- Conduct market research and obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
- Manage tendering processes, including tender preparation, bid evaluation, and tender analysis
- Participate in pre bid meetings and coordinate with design and project teams
- Evaluate bids and prepare comprehensive comparison reports
- Lead tender evaluations and provide recommendations
- Apply value engineering, cost benchmarking, and market intelligence to optimize project costs
- Identify commercial risks and recommend cost effective solutions
- Review tender packages to ensure completeness and avoid scope gaps or duplication
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- Professional membership such as RICS, CIOB, AIQS, or equivalent is an advantage
- Minimum 8–10 years of UAE experience in real estate development and building construction projects
- Proven experience working with major real estate developers, main contractors, or consultancy firms in the UAE
- Mandatory client side experience
- Extensive experience in luxury high rise, mixed use, residential, commercial, villa, and townhouse projects
- Strong knowledge of current UAE construction market rates and material costs
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Role Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Pre & Post Contract to join our team.
- The ideal candidate will have extensive UAE experience in luxury high rise developments, mixed use residential and commercial projects, villas, and townhouse developments.
- This role requires strong expertise in both pre contract and post contract commercial management, cost planning, tendering, procurement, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
Pre Contract Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed quantity take offs in accordance with standard methods of measurement.
- Develop and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost plans, and cost estimates for all stages of project development.
- Prepare cost estimates for concept, schematic, and detailed design stages.
- Conduct market research and obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
- Manage tendering processes, including tender preparation, bid evaluation, and tender analysis.
- Participate in pre bid meetings and coordinate with design and project teams.
- Evaluate bids and prepare comprehensive comparison reports.
- Lead tender evaluations and provide recommendations.
- Apply value engineering, cost benchmarking, and market intelligence to optimize project costs.
- Identify commercial risks and recommend cost effective solutions.
- Review tender packages to ensure completeness and avoid scope gaps or duplication.
Post Contract Responsibilities
- Establish, monitor, and manage project budgets and cost to completion forecasts.
- Implement effective cost control mechanisms throughout project execution.
- Conduct regular Cost vs. Value analysis.
- Evaluate interim payments, variations, and change orders, including cost and time implications.
- Review and assess claims, contractual notices, and final accounts.
- Manage PS/PC items, nominations, and PC rate adjustments in accordance with contract requirements.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, procurement reports, and management presentations.
- Monitor budget changes throughout design development and construction phases.
- Prepare and manage project cash flow forecasts.
- Review insurance requirements, bonds, and contractual obligations.
- Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
- Liaise with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure commercial compliance.
Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- Professional membership such as RICS, CIOB, AIQS, or equivalent is an advantage
Experience Requirement
- Minimum 8–10 years of UAE experience in real estate development and building construction projects
- Proven experience working with major real estate developers, main contractors, or consultancy firms in the UAE
- Mandatory client side experience
- Extensive experience in luxury high rise, mixed use, residential, commercial, villa, and townhouse projects
- Strong knowledge of current UAE construction market rates and material costs
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