Quantity Surveyor | Retail

Job Requisition ID: 167638 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role: To provide both Commercial and Project Management support to a Retail delivery Project Office.

What you will do:

• Preparations of standardised tender documents, analysis of received tenders, attend meetings and prepare reports/recommendations for variation claims and final account reconciliation, assist in contractor selection.
• Liaise with spend management team for the online bidding for fit out contracts.
• Creation of standardised accurate Al Futtaim Tender packs.
• Provide tender analysis and recommendations prior to online bidding.
• Prepare reports for and tender account reconciliation
• Provide recommendations and identify efficiencies for “bulk contracting” of store roll out
• All the above tasks to be carried out in close coordination/communication with Brand PM’s and in compliance with AF Corporate Governance/spend management policy
• Prepare RFQ’s for Procurement team to assist in quotation requests – maintain the AF formatted documentation.
• Assist Procurement Manager in procurement tracking – ordering and logistics follow ups.
• Project Management support: Manage small projects i.e. store closures as required; assist in the project.

What you will need:

• Formal qualification in Design/Qs/Architecture or Civil Engineering
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working in an Interior Design / OS / Project Management Office Environment.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of design, project management and office software.
• Ability to create accurate standardized tender documentation.
• Commercial awareness when analyzing returned tenders and variation claims, working knowledge of the rates and practices for fit out contracting in the GCC.
• Ability to manage business commercial relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

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