Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Pre-Contract

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract)

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract) to join our team in the Bangalore team, MESA project support. The role involves full measurement activities supporting cost planning, estimating, and managing measurement, and commercial analysis for GCC buildings and infrastructure scope - pre-contract stage. The successful candidate will be supporting for accurate Cost Planning, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), tender documentation, value engineering support, and commercial input to ensure competitive and compliant bids within the GCC.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing design drawings, specifications, and scope documents for buildings and infrastructure works.
• Detailed quantity take-offs at concept, schematic, and detailed/tender design stages.
• Assist in preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs) in accordance with POMI, NRM, and CESMM standards as applicable.
• Support preparation of cost estimates, tender submissions, cost schedules, and rate build-ups.
• Obtain and compile quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct market rate research for materials, labour, and subcontract packages within the UAE.
• Assist in value engineering exercises and cost comparison studies.
• Maintain cost databases and assist in updating benchmarks.
• Provide general commercial and administrative support to the pre-contract team.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in pre-contract quantity surveying (UAE/GCC experience preferred).
• Proficiency in measurement and cost management software (e.g., CostX).
• Working knowledge of measurement standards such as POMI, NRM, and CESMM.
• Exposure to BOQ preparation for buildings and infrastructure works (MEP and utilities experience is advantageous).

Experience Level

Entry Level