Cost Estimator

Experts Plus Recruitment Services; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UAE is seeking a skilled Cost Estimator based in Dubai to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in events and exhibitions, with at least 2 years of experience in the estimation field. Responsibilities include analyzing project requirements, preparing detailed cost breakdowns, and evaluating technical drawings. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work under tight deadlines. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to successful project planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Estimation field.
• Experience in analyzing and compiling data for events and exhibitions.
• Familiarity with the exhibition estimating process.

Responsibilities

• Review visuals and technical drawings for exhibition stands.
• Perform quantity take-offs for designs and events.
• Estimate costs for materials and resources.
• Manage supplier database and negotiate rates.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns for projects.

Skills

Knowledge of architectural drawings

Knowledge of CAD

Good negotiation skills

Ability to work unsociable hours

Interdepartmental communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or similar

Job description

We are seeking a Cost Estimator in Dubai with a strong background in Events and Exhibitions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing and compiling comprehensive data on all factors that influence the cost of designing, building, and delivering exhibition stands or event setups. The role involves evaluating project requirements from the initial design phase, preparing detailed cost breakdowns for materials, resources, outsourcing needs, and manpower. The Cost Estimator will also support the Line Manager in developing accurate and competitive project estimates to ensure successful project planning and execution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review visuals and technical drawings, design and specifications for an exhibition stand or event.
• Perform quantity take-offs on exhibition stand designs and events.
• Estimate material, equipment and resource cost via an agreed template.
• Submit estimates in a timely and accurate manner allowing for a 10% variance based on market rates.
• Compile and manage a supplier database and negotiate preferential rate cards.
• Mark up costs to a 30% margin level decided upon by the SESM / VP.
• Produce a formatted quotation for submittal to the internal sales and other departments.
• Liaise with stand fabricators and associated suppliers.
• Brief-taking and presentation of initial estimated budgets for review by Senior Management prior to contractual committal.
• Long hours in front of the computer.

Formal Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or similar.

Work Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Estimation field.

Skills and Knowledge required

• Knowledge of architectural drawings & construction/exhibition estimating process.
• Knowledge of CAD.
• Ability to work unsociable hours.
• Respond to deadlines.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Interdepartmental communication skills.