- Review tender documents, civil drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and cost estimates for civil construction works.
- Develop practical scopes of work based on drawings, specifications, and site requirements.
- Mark up drawings to identify quantities, construction elements, exclusions, and scope gaps.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Prepare tender pricing, supporting calculations, and commercial documentation within required deadlines.
- Coordinate with project, procurement, and technical teams to validate assumptions and resolve unclear scope items.
- Maintain organized records of estimates, BOQs, quotations, revisions, and tender submissions.
- Support pricing of variations and change orders when required.
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in civil estimation, quantity surveying, or tendering within construction or contracting companies.
- Strong ability to read and interpret civil, architectural, and structural drawings.
- Solid experience in BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, and tender pricing.
- Good knowledge of construction materials, subcontractor pricing, and market rates.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and estimation software; Buildsoft experience is an advantage.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- High attention to detail, commercial awareness, and ability to meet tight tender deadlines.