Quantity Surveyor - UAE National Only

About the company

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of approximately 4,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 10,000 worldwide.

Full job description

Why This Role Matters

This role is highly supportive in ensuring accuracy, coordination, and consistency throughout the tendering and pre-contract process. By carefully reviewing tender documents, preparing precise quantity take-offs, assisting with post-tender clarifications, and maintaining well-organized documentation, it helps reduce risks, avoid costly discrepancies, and ensure alignment between tender submissions and contract requirements. It also strengthens collaboration between estimators, engineers, and project teams, contributing to smoother project transitions and better overall project outcomes.

What You'll Drive

Tender Document Review & Coordination

• Review and analyze all tender documents, including drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements, to ensure full understanding and compliance.

• Verify the completeness of received documents, prepare a comprehensive document index, and raise queries for any missing information in coordination with the Estimator.

• Identify discrepancies, scope gaps, and uncertainties, consulting with the Estimator to ensure clarity and alignment.

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of overall project specifications and requirements.

Quantity Take-Off & BoQ Preparation

• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQ), where required, and submit for Estimator review and validation.

• Perform accurate quantity take-offs based on tender drawings, 3D models, and the applicable contract type (remeasured, lump sum, EPC, etc.).

• Coordinate with draftspersons to produce marked-up drawings to support detailed quantity take-offs.

• Provide reliable quantity data to materials engineers and submission engineers throughout the tender process.

Post-Tender Support & Contract Verification

• Follow up on post-tender queries, clarifications, and correspondence, providing necessary inputs to the Estimator.

• Review contract documents upon project award to ensure alignment with tender-stage submissions and related communications.

• Support Estimators in preparing for project award kick-off meetings.

• Assist in addressing quantity-related queries raised by the project site team.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Organize and upload quantity take-off workbooks, cost sheets, and comparison sheets into the designated system to ensure proper documentation, traceability, and knowledge retention.

Qualifications and requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• Possess professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS or equivalent) as an advantage but not mandatory.

• Have 0–5 years of experience in quantity surveying or construction cost control.

• Gain exposure to infrastructure or marine projects.

• Work on tendering or construction projects in the Middle East.

• Understand basic international contract frameworks (e.g., FIDIC) as a plus.

• Review tender documents and identify scope inconsistencies with guidance.

• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.

• Support the preparation of WBS, Bills of Quantities (BoQ), and cost estimates.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Excel; familiarity with cost estimation software (CANDY) is an advantage.

• Manipulate 3D and BIM models.

• Communicate fluently in English.

• Apply strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Maintain attention to detail, stay organized, and work effectively under tender deadlines.

• Show willingness to learn and develop within a structured bid environment.

Additional information

Why You'll Enjoy Working with Us

• Exciting Projects
• Career Growth
• Diverse Team
• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• Possess professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS or equivalent) as an advantage but not mandatory.

• Have 0–5 years of experience in quantity surveying or construction cost control.

• Gain exposure to infrastructure or marine projects.

• Work on tendering or construction projects in the Middle East.

• Understand basic international contract frameworks (e.g., FIDIC) as a plus.

• Review tender documents and identify scope inconsistencies with guidance.

• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.

• Support the preparation of WBS, Bills of Quantities (BoQ), and cost estimates.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Excel; familiarity with cost estimation software (CANDY) is an advantage.

• Manipulate 3D and BIM models.

• Communicate fluently in English.

• Apply strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Maintain attention to detail, stay organized, and work effectively under tender deadlines.

• Show willingness to learn and develop within a structured bid environment.

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