Estimator

bin dhaen interiors; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

bin dhaen interiors in Dubai seeks an Estimator to join the Interior Design & Fit-Out team. You will translate drawings and specifications into accurate cost estimates for residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail fit-out projects.

Review tender documents, prepare quantity take-offs, and compile competitive estimates within tight deadlines, while sourcing pricing from subcontractors and suppliers to protect project margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• 3–6 years of estimating experience in interior fit-out or contracting.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimation software; AutoCAD knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, BOQs and specs to scope works.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from architectural and joinery drawings.
• Compile competitive, well-substantiated cost estimates within tight tender timelines.
• Source and evaluate pricing from subcontractors, workshops, and suppliers.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of material, labour and trade rates.
• Support post-tender negotiations and handover to delivery team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Excel

CostX

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

AutoCAD

Job description

We're looking for a detail-driven Estimator to join our Interior Design & Fit-Out team in Dubai. You'll play a key role in shaping how we win work turning drawings and specifications into accurate, competitive cost estimates across residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail fit-out projects.

What you'll do

• Review tender documents, drawings, BOQs, and specifications to scope the full extent of works
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from architectural, joinery, MEP, and finishes drawings
• Compile competitive, well-substantiated cost estimates within tight tender timelines
• Source and evaluate pricing from subcontractors, joinery workshops, and material suppliers
• Maintain an up-to-date database of material, labour, and specialist trade rates
• Propose value engineering alternatives that protect design intent and project margins
• Support post-tender negotiations and handover of awarded projects to the delivery team

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil/Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, or related field
• 3–6 years of estimating experience, ideally within interior fit-out, joinery, or contracting
• Strong proficiency in Excel and estimation software (e.g. CostX, Bluebeam, PlanSwift)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD to interpret and measure from drawings
• Sharp numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills to coordinate across design, procurement, and site teams
• UAE market experience preferred; familiarity with Dubai Municipality/Trakhees approval processes is a plus