Estimation Lead for Interiors & Fit-Out Tenders

Black & Grey HR Consultancy FZE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 470,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR Consultancy FZE in Dubai seeks a Head of Estimation to lead the estimation and cost planning function for bespoke interior, decorative and specialist contracting projects. You will oversee tendering processes from inquiry and take-offs to final submission and handover, driving accuracy and profitability.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and leadership to manage multiple tenders and maintain pricing benchmarks within a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in estimation within interiors, fit-out, decorative solutions or specialist contracting.
• Proven experience leading an estimation team and managing multiple tenders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimation team and oversee end-to-end tendering and pricing activities.
• Prepare and review BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Analyse drawings, specifications and project requirements to ensure accurate costing.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies, budgets and cost breakdowns for materials, labour and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with procurement, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities, commercial risks and value engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with management, design and project teams to ensure pricing accuracy and project profitability.
• Maintain cost databases, estimation benchmarks and standard pricing procedures.

Skills

BOQs

Quantity take-offs

Cost planning

Tender pricing

Autocad

Excel

Leadership

Education

Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimation software

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Black & Grey HR Consultancy FZE in Dubai seeks a Head of Estimation to lead the estimation and cost planning function for bespoke interior, decorative and specialist contracting projects. You will oversee tendering processes from inquiry and take-offs to final submission and handover, driving accuracy and profitability.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and leadership to manage multiple tenders and maintain pricing benchmarks within a dynamic market.