Manager - Tendering & Procurement (Pre-contract)

About This Role

We are looking to hire a Manager - Tendering & Procurement (Pre-contracts) who will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end tendering and commercial evaluation process for major hospitality development projects for our client based in Dubai , which is one of the largest semi-government companies in the region.

This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 12 months and is renewable .

The role sits within the Contracts & Procurement Department and reports directly to the Hospitality Project Procurement Lead .

We are looking for a passionate Manager - Contracts & Procurement (Pre -contracts) with strong experience in tender management, commercial bid evaluation, and construction procurement for large-scale development projects. You should also possess strong knowledge of Bills of Quantities (BOQ), contract documentation, cost analysis, and contractor negotiations.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support project procurement activities for hospitality developments, including new hotel construction and refurbishment projects with FF&E and fit-out packages.
• Prepare comprehensive tender documentation as part of project procurement, including Conditions of Tender, Conditions of Contract, drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and project programmes.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across project development, delivery, estimation, finance, and procurement teams to ensure accurate and timely responses to bidder queries.
• Assist in the commercial evaluation of tender submissions from contractors and consultants, providing recommendations as part of the project procurement process .
• Prepare detailed comparative bid analysis and evaluation reports using Excel and other approved systems to support project procurement decisions .
• Participate in post-tender clarification meetings and negotiations with contractors and consultants to achieve commercially advantageous outcomes.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, site visits, and cost estimations to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Support value engineering, risk management, and cost control initiatives within the project procurement lifecycle.
• Manage procurement recommendations and handover to the Contracts team, ensuring all post-tender clarifications and documentation are complete.
• Apply technical understanding of drawings and specifications , leveraging engineering or QS knowledge to strengthen project procurement outcomes .

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• 7–12+ years of experience in pre-contract commercial management, project procurement, or quantity surveying roles
• Experience managing construction tender processes and commercial bid evaluations
• Strong knowledge of BOQs, construction contracts, cost analysis, and procurement procedures
• Previous experience with a property developer, consultancy, or construction organization is highly preferred
• Professional certification such as MRICS is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and negotiation skills

Availability:

• Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within 30 days after accepting the offer.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates . Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.

We will review your job application within 7 working days . Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to gain a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and outline the potential next steps.