Assistant Manager - Tendering & Project Procurement (Pre-contract)

We are looking to hire a Assistant 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.

Preference will be given to candidates who are immediately available.

We are looking for a passionate Assistant 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

• 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.
• Support in managing 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
• 5–12+ 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
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and negotiation skills

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.