Senior Quantity Surveyor (pre contract Estimation)

Job Summary:

The Senior Quantity Surveyor (pre-contract Estimation) manages the full pre-contract estimation process, including detailed cost analysis, BOQ preparation, and tender evaluations for high-end luxury residential projects. The role involves reviewing tender documents, contract conditions, specifications, and drawings, ensuring accurate material take-offs, and obtaining competitive quotations from subcontractors and suppliers. The position requires expertise in civil and interior design quantity surveying, post-tender clarifications, and cost adjustments, ensuring compliance with luxury construction standards.

Responsibilities:

• Carefully inspect and review tender documentation, contract terms and conditions, drawings, specifications, and BOQ. Analyze exact requirements and identify areas that have implications to Tender.
• Preparing and analyzing project costings for tenders, such as materials, quantities, labor, and time.
• Provide a detailed Take-Off and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) using estimating software packages.
• Preparing bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.
• Mark BOQ to identify items to have inquiries sent out, together with specifications, preliminary elements, and appropriate drawings. Monitor the inquiry process and dates for quote returns.
• Outsource quotations for raw materials and subcontractors.
• Assess individual rates and prices, amend, create new, or insert from materials and sub-contract quotes.
• Raise RFI for any missing information, details, and specifications and evaluate the responses.
• Finalize Technical & Commercial Tenders for submission.
• Attending tender negotiation.
• Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other documents.
• Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.
• Preparing P S adjustments and variations for ongoing projects.
• Coordinating with the site team regarding any modifications that arise during construction.
• Visiting the sites when required.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary as per the instruction of the immediate head from time to time.

Desired Candidate Profile

Mandatory Qualifications:

• B.S.C/ B. Tech in Civil Engineering/ Quantity surveying/ Construction Management
• 10 to 12 years of experience. Minimum 5 years’ work experience in Luxury residential projects preferably from a Tier 1 Contracting Company.
• Good exposure to Civil/Interior Design quantity survey & estimation, both pre and post contract.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex construction documentation.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with luxury construction standards and practices.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on some of the most prestigious residential projects in Dubai.
• A collaborative and inspiring work environment.
• Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• The chance to contribute to the creation of luxurious, one-of-a-kind living spaces.

Palace Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Contact:

Manoj - HR Manager

Barsha Heights UAE, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)