Job Description

A leading real estate developer company in the UAE is looking for a Quantity Surveyor.

An experienced and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor with a strong focus on pre-contract procurement and purchase. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost planning, tendering, contract negotiation, and procurement & purchase strategy development from a developer's perspective. This role is critical to ensuring the financial viability and success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pre-Contract Procurement:

? Lead the preparation of tender documents, including BOQ, specifications, and schedules of works.

? Develop and implement procurement & purchase strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

? Conduct detailed cost analysis and benchmarking for various projects.

? Evaluate and select subcontractors and suppliers through a competitive tendering process.

? Negotiate contract terms, conditions, and pricing with contractors and suppliers.

2. Cost Planning and Management:

? Prepare detailed cost plans and budgets for proposed developments.

? Monitor and control project costs from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.

? Provide accurate cost forecasting and reporting to senior management.

3. Risk Management:

? Identify and assess potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

? Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions to minimize financial risks.

4. Stakeholder Engagement:

? Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of procurement activities with project goals.

? Maintain strong relationships with external suppliers, contractors, and consultants.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

? Prepare and maintain comprehensive records of procurement activities, including contracts, tender documents, and cost reports.

? Present cost and procurement reports to senior management and stakeholders.

6. Qualifications:

? Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering degree (Civil, Elec , Mech), Master degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

? Professional membership with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent is preferred.

? Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in quantity surveying with a focus on pre-contract procurement.

? Proven track record of managing procurement activities for large-scale development projects.

? Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and cost management techniques.

? Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

? Proficiency in cost estimation software and Microsoft Office Suite.

7. Skills and Attributes:

? Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

? Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

? High level of integrity and professionalism.

? Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

? Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED7,500.00 per month

Experience:

• quantity surveyor in the UAE: 7 years (Required)
• Quantitiy Surveyor in pre contacts in real estate: 6 years (Required)
• preparation of tender documents and BOQ: 6 years (Required)
• preparing cost plans and budgets for proosed developments: 6 years (Required)
• risk management and stakehoder management: 6 years (Required)
• construction contracts, procurement process, cost management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• membership with RICS or equivalent QS Certification (Required)