Estimation Engineer

Position: Estimation Engineer
Department: Estimation / Commercial
Industry: Interior Fit-Out, Joinery, Exhibitions and Fabrication
Work Location: Dubai, UAE
Reports To: Estimation Manager / General Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Estimation Engineer to prepare accurate, technically compliant and competitive estimates for interior fit-out, joinery, exhibition, retail display and fabrication projects.

The candidate will be responsible for reviewing tender documents, conducting quantity take-offs, obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations, preparing detailed cost estimates and submitting commercial proposals within the required deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, architectural drawings, shop drawings, BOQs, specifications and client requirements.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for all project activities.
• Estimate costs for joinery, carpentry, metal, acrylic, painting, printing, electrical, civil, MEP, signage, transportation and installation works.
• Calculate material, labour, machinery, subcontractor, logistics and overhead costs.
• Identify the complete project scope, technical requirements, exclusions, assumptions and commercial risks.
• Send enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and obtain competitive quotations.
• Review and compare supplier and subcontractor offers for technical and commercial compliance.
• Prepare detailed costing sheets, BOQs, commercial proposals and tender submissions.
• Attend site visits, technical meetings and pre-tender meetings when required.
• Coordinate with the Design team to clarify drawings, specifications and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Projects, Purchase, Store, Accounts and Management during the estimation process.
• Prepare value-engineering proposals to reduce project costs without affecting quality, functionality or design intent.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings, BOQs and specifications and raise clarification requests.
• Ensure all quotations are accurate, commercially viable and submitted within the required deadline.
• Prepare estimates and supporting documents for project variations and additional works.
• Maintain updated records of material prices, labour rates, supplier quotations and subcontractor costs.
• Monitor submitted quotations and regularly update the tender status report.
• Compare estimated costs against actual project costs and identify cost variances.
• Prepare a complete project estimation handover package after receiving the project award.
• Explain the project scope, approved costing, exclusions, supplier quotations and budget allocation to the Project and Production teams.
• Maintain the confidentiality of company pricing, commercial information and client data.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant estimation experience.
• Experience in interior fit-out, joinery, exhibitions, retail displays, signage or fabrication is required.
• UAE or GCC experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of materials, production processes, labour productivity and market pricing.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, BOQs and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD and relevant estimation software.
• Knowledge of MEP estimation will be an advantage.
• A valid UAE driving licence will be an advantage.

Required Skills

• Quantity take-off and cost estimation
• Tender preparation and submission
• Technical drawing interpretation
• BOQ preparation and analysis
• Value engineering
• Cost control and commercial awareness
• Supplier and subcontractor coordination
• Negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tenders
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy of project estimates
• Timely submission of quotations and tenders
• Competitiveness and profitability of proposals
• Quality of quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns
• Reduction of costing errors and unaccounted project expenses
• Successful handover of awarded projects
• Maintenance of updated supplier and material pricing records

Pay: From AED5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person