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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Pre contract

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with extensive experience in Pre-Contract Management to join our team at (Dubai/ Abu Dhabi), UAE.

Your role

Pre-Contract Duties

  • Oversee feasibility, concept, schematic, and detailed design cost planning and estimating.

  • Lead preparation of Bills of Quantities, Pre-Tender Estimates, and Monthly Cost Reports.

  • Drive Value Engineering to optimize costs and project efficiency.

  • Manage tender processes, including preparation of Instructions to Tenderers, tender analysis, and contract documentation.

  • Lead commercial negotiations and attend design and commercial meetings to support pre-contract stages.

Cities & development Risk Management & Project Controls

Location

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-153535

Salary range

-

About you

  • Experience with FIDIC Contracts preferred.

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized university.

  • 12 to 15 years of post-degree relevant experience in pre-contract and commercial management.

  • Sector experience in hospitality, residential buildings, or infrastructure.

  • Consultant and/or client-side experience of at least 4 years.

  • Proficient in QS software (Cost X or similar).

  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

  • Excellent English technical writing ability and comprehensive project background.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

  • Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.

  • Generous annual leave balance.

  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.

  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.

  • Company gratuity scheme.

  • Discretionary bonus program.

  • Annual flight contribution.

  • Relocation assistance.

  • Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).

  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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