Estimator required in Interior Fitout Company

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially driven Estimator with experience in the interior fit-out industry to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive project estimates, managing tender submissions, conducting quantity take-offs and cost analysis, and supporting the commercial evaluation of potential projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, realistic, and competitive estimates for labor, materials, subcontractor works, and other project-related costs to support management in evaluating the commercial viability of projects and making informed tender participation decisions.

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, scope of works, and other relevant project information to identify project requirements and prepare comprehensive cost estimates.

• Prepare and compile complete tender submissions, ensuring all pricing, commercial, technical, and supporting documentation is accurate, competitive, and submitted within the required deadlines.

• Review and verify all estimating and tendering aspects to ensure alignment with project requirements, specifications, and applicable industry standards.

• Identify and evaluate suitable suppliers and subcontractors, maintaining strong knowledge of the local UAE and overseas fit-out market, including current market rates and availability.

• Analyze proposals, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and related documents to determine labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and time requirements.

• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors and conduct commercial comparisons to achieve competitive and cost-effective pricing.

• Conduct quantity take-offs, site measurements, rate analysis, costing, budgeting, and value engineering as required.

• Assist in reviewing contractual requirements, commercial risks, exclusions, qualifications, and other tender conditions prior to submission.

• Coordinate with project, design, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive tender pricing.

• Maintain proper records of estimates, tender submissions, supplier/subcontractor quotations, and cost information for future reference.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in estimating, quantity surveying, and tendering, preferably within the commercial interior fit-out industry.

• Hands-on experience in commercial fit-out projects, including quantity take-offs, site measurements, costing, budgeting, and tender preparation.

• Strong understanding of the estimating and tendering process, including analysis of drawings, specifications, BOQs, scope of works, and supplier/subcontractor quotations.

• Good knowledge of UAE/local fit-out suppliers and subcontractors, with an understanding of current market rates and procurement practices.

• Experience in general contract administration and commercial management.

• Good knowledge of various Forms of Contract, particularly FIDIC, with exposure to construction contract law, contractual claims, variations, and related procedures.

• Strong analytical, numerical, negotiation, and commercial skills.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and other relevant estimating/quantity surveying software.

• Ability to work independently, meet tight tender deadlines, and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

Work Location: In person