About the job
CIS is looking for an 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