Technical Quantity Surveyor

About the job

CIS is looking foran enthusiasticpre-sales quantity surveyor to collaborate with the sales team. The nature of the team and work is really entrepreneurial, self-driven, and independent.

This position will report to the Head of Operations and will have the support of the rest of the functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales and Business Development teams in developing technical and commercial solutions for ICT, Network, AV, ELV and Security projects.
• Review customer requirements, drawings, specifications and site conditions to develop practical, cost-effective and commercially viable technical solutions.
• Develop system designs, technical recommendations and solution options in collaboration with Sales, customers, consultants, vendors and internal technical teams.
• Prepare detailed Bill of Materials (BOM), Bills of Quantities (BOQ), cost estimates and project quotations, ensuring all materials, equipment, labour, subcontractor and associated costs are accurately captured.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers, distributors, manufacturers and subcontractors, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance with project requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers, including negotiating pricing, discounts, lead times, payment terms, warranties and commercial conditions.
• Compare vendor quotations and prepare commercial comparisons and procurement recommendations to ensure the most technically suitable and commercially competitive solution is selected.
• Work closely with the Sales team to prepare customer proposals, including technical scope, pricing, exclusions, assumptions, alternatives and value-engineering options.
• Manage the commercial and procurement process from enquiry through quotation, negotiation and project award, ensuring projects are commercially viable and adequately costed before commitment.
• Coordinate with customers, consultants, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to clarify technical and commercial requirements during the tender and pre-award stages.
• Participate in tender clarification meetings, site meetings, customer presentations and commercial negotiations where required.
• Prepare the final project cost breakdown, BOM/BOQ, procurement information and technical documentation required for project execution.
• Upon project award, conduct a structured handover to the Project Manager / Project Team, ensuring all technical, commercial, procurement and contractual information is clearly communicated.
• Support the Project Manager during the initial project mobilisation stage to clarify scope, materials, pricing, supplier commitments, lead times and technical requirements.
• Work closely with management to monitor project margins, procurement savings and overall commercial performance from tender through award.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate BOMs and BOQs
• Detailed project cost estimates
• Supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Commercial comparison sheets
• Vendor negotiations and procurement recommendations
• Value-engineering proposals
• Project scope, exclusions and assumptions
• Final project costing and margin analysis
• Complete pre-sales-to-project handover package

Qualifications

. Relevant Bachelor's degree

. Professional English proficiency

. Self-driven and able to work independently

. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

. 3-5 years of relevant work experience based on the responsibilities shared above