Job Summary
The Quantity Surveyor (QS) assigned to Pre-Contract works mainly handles Bills of Quantities, cost planning, tendering, and contract preparation before construction starts. The QS usually leads the pre-contract tasks but still reports to the Senior QS.
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQ) from drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and review junior work.
Develop cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans while providing financial advice and forecasts.
Assist in preparing complete and coordinated tender documents, including BOQs and pricing schedules.
Obtain quotations, analyze subcontractor bids, and support selection decisions.
Identify value engineering opportunities and suggest cost-effective alternatives.
Assist in preparing contract documents and clearly defining project scope.
Identify cost risks, monitor market rates, and prepare risk analysis reports.
Coordinate with design and project teams to ensure accuracy in quantities and costs.
Supervise Assistant QS and Junior QS, assign tasks, and review their work.
Submit BOQs, cost estimates, and tender reports with regular progress updates.
Maintain documentation and use software such as CostX, PlanSwift, Revit, and AutoCAD.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
More than 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost Consultancy (preferably in pre-contract works).
Professional memberships are preferred, such as RICS, AIQS, IQSSL, or other recognized QS bodies.
Additional certifications in construction cost management or contract administration are an advantage.
Strong measurement skills from architectural, structural, and infrastructure drawings.
Knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions.
Familiarity with Middle East market rates and construction practices.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with quantity surveying software such as CostX, PlanSwift, Revit, and AutoCAD.
Strong communication, coordination, and teamwork skills.