About the job Junior Quantity Surveyor (Civil / Contractor)
Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Quantity Surveying Support professional to assist across RFQs,estimation, procurement, documentation, and authority submissions.
This role is ideal for Civil Engineering graduates, who are looking to build hands-on experience in estimation, QS support, procurement coordination, and administrative operations within a professional services environment.
Location: Mussafah, Abu Dhabi
Employment Type: Full-Time (Office-based)
Key Responsibilities
1. RFQ, Commercial & Estimation Support
- Maintain and update RFQ trackers (RFQ number, client, due date, status).
- Extract RFQ documents and organize structured digital folders.
- Monitor RFQ deadlines and send reminders prior to submission.
- Send RFQs to OEMs and suppliers using approved templates.
- Follow up with suppliers for:
o Quotations
o Datasheets
o Lead times
o Certificates (CoC, COO)
- Prepare draft cost breakdowns (no pricing or margin authority).
- Assist in preparing comparative statements for suppliers and subcontractors.
- Track delivery dates and pending technical/commercial documents.
2. Quantity Surveying & Estimation Assistance
- Assist in preparing quantity take-offs and BOQs from drawings.
- Support cost estimation and rate analysis under supervision.
- Maintain records for variations and measurements.
- Assist in preparing basic cost and procurement tracking reports.
3. Procurement Assistance
- Assist in sourcing materials and subcontractors.
- Prepare material submittals, datasheets, and approval documentation.
- Follow up with suppliers for quotations and delivery schedules.
- Track purchase orders and delivery status.
4. Municipality & Authority System Handling
- Assist with submissions on Abu Dhabi Municipality and other authority portals.
- Upload drawings and documents as per authority requirements.
- Track authority comments, resubmissions, and approvals.
- Coordinate with consultants and internal teams to close authority comments.
5. Documentation, Office & Coordination Support
- Maintain proper filing of:
o Drawings
o BOQs
o Authority approvals
o Correspondence
- Support site and project teams with documentation requirements.
- Maintain and organize company legal and statutory documents.
- Prepare, verify, scan, and file:
o Sales & Purchase Orders
o Invoices
- Handle finance-related documentation and typing support.
- Attend and manage incoming phone calls professionally.
- Manage office supplies, stationery, and office asset records.
6. HR & PRO Coordination Support
- Assist with employee documentation related to:
- o Visa renewals
o Insurance
o Leave tracking
- Coordinate documentation for HR and PRO-related activities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
- 1–3 years UAE experience preferred.
- (Fresh graduates with internship or trainee experience may also apply.)
- Basic understanding of construction drawings and BOQs.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel.
- Familiarity with municipality and authority portals is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and grow.
- Good communication skills (email & phone).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
- Organized, dependable, and professional.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Candidate based in Mussafah / Abu Dhabi preferred.
- Looking for a stable, long-term, office-based role with learning exposure.
- Comfortable working in a structured and deadline-driven environment.