Sr. Quantity Surveyor - 3 Months Contract

Manages the pre-contract commercial process for Arada's development projects, from cost planning and tendering through to contract award, ensuring that consultancy and construction packages are procured in line with company policy and procedure, best industry practice, the approved project budget and the project programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Use quantity surveying skills to manage the tender process so that packages are procured within the approved budget and without impacting project timelines
• Prepare and validate pre-tender estimates against the cost plan; flag budget risks and variances early to the Commercial Manager
• Negotiate with bidders to secure best value for Arada, and identify value engineering opportunities where tenders exceed budget
• Consultancy packages: review scope, prepare the Request for Proposal (RFP) and pricing schedule, and evaluate proposals Construction packages: review tender documents, Bills of Quantities and pre-tender estimates, and prepare and issue the Invitation to Tender (ITT)
• Manage tender queries and issue tender addenda
• Prepare tender comparisons, and manage qualifications and exclusions through the post-tender clarification process
• Prepare tender recommendation reports for management approval
• Prepare contract documents and coordinate with the Legal department to finalise and execute contracts
• Hand over awarded packages to the Post Contract team with complete tender and contract records
• Maintain procurement records and respond to internal and external audits Packages include, but are not limited to, MEP, aluminium & glazing, joinery, fit-out, equipment supply and finishes material supply
• Build and maintain working relationships with consultants, contractors and suppliers, and develop the approved bidder list for each package type
• Work collaboratively with Design and Projects teams to align scope, budget and programme before tenders are issued
• Communicate and report daily on tender status and procurement progress to the Commercial Manager
• Maintain a cost and rates database from awarded tenders to support benchmarking and future estimates
• Identify and propose improvements to tendering processes, templates and procedures

Desired Candidate Profile

What you'll bring: QUALIFICATION Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. RICS membership is an advantage. EXPERIENCE 8+ years of quantity surveying experience, with a strong focus on pre-contract and tendering. Experience on real estate development projects in the UAE/GCC, preferably on the developer/client side. SKILL Knowledge of building materials and construction methods. Knowledge of market rates and suppliers/subcontractors in the UAE. Working knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g. FIDIC) and methods of measurement (e.g. POMI, NRM) Strong negotiation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to analyse and present numerical data in tables, spreadsheets and reports. Employment Type Full-time