Estimator

Ardent Partners, Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Partners, Ltd. is recruiting an Estimator for a Tier 1 contractor in Dubai. The role covers the full tender process from initial enquiry to submission on high-value build projects.

You will review tender documents, prepare bills of quantities, issue queries to subcontractors, and develop cost plans with stakeholders. Applicants should have proven estimating experience with a main contractor, UAE/GCC project exposure, strong measurement and rate build-up skills, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience with a main contractor.
• UAE or wider GCC experience on build projects.
• Strong knowledge of measurement, take off and rate build up.
• Confident dealing with subcontractors, clients and consultants.
• Proficient with estimating software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications, identifying scope, risk and opportunity.
• Prepare bills of quantities and take-offs from drawings.
• Issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, analyse and level returns.
• Build up rates for labour, plant and materials.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets and tender submissions.
• Attend mid- and post-tender meetings with clients and consultants.
• Work with planning, design and commercial teams on tender strategy.
• Support handover of successful tenders to delivery team.

Skills

Estimating

Tender management

Take-off

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Estimator | Tier 1 Contractor | Dubai

Our client is a Tier 1 main contractor with an established presence in the UAE and a strong track record on large scale build projects. Due to a growing order book, they are looking to appoint an Estimator.

The role

You will be responsible for the full tender process on high value build projects from initial enquiry through to submission.

• Reviewing tender documents, drawings and specifications, and identifying scope, risk and opportunity
• Preparing bills of quantities and taking off from drawings
• Issuing enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, then analysing and levelling returns
• Building up rates for labour, plant and materials
• Preparing cost plans, budgets and tender submissions
• Attending mid tender and post tender meetings with clients and consultants
• Working alongside planning, design and commercial teams on the overall tender strategy
• Supporting handover of successful tenders to the delivery team

Requirements

• Proven estimating experience with a main contractor
• UAE or wider GCC experience on build projects
• Strong knowledge of measurement, take off and rate build up
• Confident dealing with subcontractors, clients and consultants
• Proficient with estimating software and Excel