Construction Estimator: Tender & BOQ Cost Specialist

Al Tayer Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tayer Group seeks an Estimating Assistant to support the Estimating Manager in preparing realistic labour and material costs for tenders. You will gather quotations, prepare labour and material cost summaries, and ensure alignment with client specifications.

You will assist with CCS tender finalization, BOQ preparation from drawings, and post-project cost reporting to aid profitability assessment. 2–3 years in construction is preferred.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in QS is required.
• 2-3 years of experience in a large construction or interior fit-out company.

Responsibilities

• Procure labour and material costs from within the company, vet quotations to arrive at competitive costs.
• Prepare a project cost summary including labour, material quantities and quality per client specifications.
• Assist Estimating Manager and QS department to implement cost-effective estimating processes.
• Finalize tender using the CCS.
• Prepare estimates for QS approval and variations due to drawing changes.
• Prepare BOQs from drawings and submit for Estimating Manager approval.
• Assist Chief Estimator in drafting final reports on pre/post-completion costs for profitability insights.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering support

Vendor coordination

Education

Higher Diploma in QS

Tools

CCS

Job description

Al Tayer Group seeks an Estimating Assistant to support the Estimating Manager in preparing realistic labour and material costs for tenders. You will gather quotations, prepare labour and material cost summaries, and ensure alignment with client specifications.

You will assist with CCS tender finalization, BOQ preparation from drawings, and post-project cost reporting to aid profitability assessment. 2–3 years in construction is preferred.