Abdul Azeez Naizer Farook

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am pleased to submit my application for the position of Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager position at your esteemed organization. With over 14 years of comprehensive experience in contract administration and commercial management across high-profile projects throughout the UAE and Qatar, I am confident in my ability to bring exceptional value to your team.

Throughout my career, I have developed and demonstrated expertise in pre- and post-contract administration, procurement management, commercial reporting, cost estimating, and tender documentation. My recent role as Senior Quantity Surveyor at MODON Properties (secondment from Atkins Realis) has enabled me to collaborate closely with design, delivery, and development teams, finalize tender documentation, manage procurement records, and optimize cost solutions through value engineering for large-scale mixed-use developments.

My strong organizational and communication skills, combined with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and deliver projects within budget and timeline constraints, have been consistently recognized by past employers. I am a Member of the Australian Institution of Quantity Surveyors (MAIQS, CQS), hold a BSc in Quantity Surveying from Sheffield Hallam University (UK), and have completed advanced training in contract administration.

I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss how my background aligns with your needs.

Thank you for considering my application. I am available at your earliest convenience for an interview.

Sincerely,

Abdul Azeez MAIQS CQS, BSc in Quantity Surveying

Abdul Azeez is a highly experienced commercial professional with over 14 years in contract administration and commercial management, specializing in both pre-contract and post-contract phases. He has worked on several high-profile projects, handling client, main, and subcontract administration.

Most recently, Abdul Azeez served as a Senior Quantity Surveyor with Modon Properties (seconded from Atkins Realis) in Abu Dhabi, UAE,  contributing to various mixed-use development projects (April 2024–Present).

Key responsibilities include:

Collaborating with design, delivery, and development teams to define project scope and budgets

Assisting in procurement strategy aligned with timelines and client objectives

Finalizing tender documentation and issuing tender packages

Managing clarifications and commercial evaluation of tender submissions

Leading value engineering and negotiation to optimize cost and quality

Preparing tender reports, recommendations for award, and supporting contract drafting/finalization

Ensuring proper handover of procurement packages and recordkeeping for benchmarking

Resolving procurement-related issues during execution

BSc in Quantity Surveying (University of Sheffield Hallam, UK, affiliated with ICBT Sri Lanka)