Quantity Surveyor - MEP (Pre-Contract)

About the role

Egis is looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor - MEP (pre-contract) to join its team in Bangalore for MESA project support. The role covers cost planning, estimating, measurement and commercial analysis for GCC buildings and infrastructure at the pre-contract stage, including BOQs, tender documentation, value engineering support and commercial input to secure competitive and compliant bids.

Key responsibilities

• Review design drawings, specifications and scope documents for buildings and infrastructure packages.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs at concept, schematic and detailed/tender design stages.
• Prepare BOQs and cost estimates in line with POMI, NRM and CESMM standards as applicable.
• Support tender submissions, cost schedules and rate build-ups, and conduct market research on material, labour and subcontractor rates in the UAE.
• Take part in value engineering and assist in drafting tender and contract documents.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to validate rates and quotations, and provide commercial risk assessments and clarifications.
• Support bid review meetings and negotiations with consultants and clients, and maintain accurate cost data and benchmarks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Working towards or having achieved professional certification (e.g. MRICS, CIOB).
• 3-7 years' experience in pre-contract quantity surveying, preferably in the UAE, KSA or wider GCC.
• Proven track record in cost estimation, BOQ preparation and rate analysis for MEP works and site-wide utilities.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills in English (Arabic is a plus).

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of POMI, NRM and CESMM standards of measurement.
• Proficiency in measurement and cost management software (CostX).
• Sound understanding of tendering procedures, subcontractor pricing and procurement.