Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract)

Egis Group

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract) to join our Cost Management team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of cost management services during the pre-contract phases of large-scale construction projects. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary design environment, you will provide critical cost expertise to ensure projects remain aligned with budgets and strategic objectives while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.

Prepare, review, and analyze cost estimates and cost plans across key design stages, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project scope and approved budgets

Participate actively in design development meetings and workshops, providing cost input to support informed design decisions and maintain design-to-budget compliance

Identify, track, and report on key cost drivers, risks, and opportunities throughout the design development process, escalating matters appropriately to senior team members

Undertake detailed quantity take-offs and measurements from drawings and Building Information Models (BIM) to support cost planning, option studies, and tender documentation

Contribute to design-led Value Engineering exercises by preparing comparative cost analyses and option evaluations that optimize project value without compromising quality or performance

Assist in the preparation and ongoing management of commercial and cost risk registers, ensuring risks are actively monitored and mitigated throughout design stages

Prepare comprehensive cost inputs and reports to support project steering, governance reviews, and client reporting, with clear documentation of assumptions, risks, and budget status

Liaise effectively with project managers, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure coordinated, accurate, and timely cost information across all project phases

Ensure all cost management deliverables comply with local UAE regulations, client governance requirements, and international best practice standards (RICS/NRM)

Utilize industry-standard digital tools and software to support measurement, cost planning, reporting, and project coordination

Support the development of tender documentation and cost-related contract provisions during pre-contract phases

Analyze and present cost implications of design alternatives and construction methodologies to support decision-making