Estimator (Fitout, Landscaping and Pools)

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai is seeking a Dubai-based Estimator with 2–4 years of hands-on experience in residential villa and apartment fit-out. You will independently take drawings and site measurements, prepare BOQs, perform quantity take-offs, build rate analyses, and obtain supplier quotations.

You will produce accurate client quotations and suggest material/finish alternatives within client budgets. You will update quotations when the scope changes and coordinate with design and project teams to

Qualifications

• Experience with residential villa/apartment fit-out projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, elevations and specifications.
• Proficiency in preparing BOQs and performing quantity take-offs.
• Strong cost estimation and price variation analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Review client drawings and site conditions; verify measurements.
• Prepare detailed BOQs and cost estimates for fit-out works.
• Perform quantity take-offs for interior, landscaping and pool works.
• Build rate analyses for materials, labour, plant and equipment.
• Collect quotations from suppliers/subcontractors and prepare client quotations.
• Explain pricing to clients/designers and suggest budget-aligned finishes.
• Update quotations when scope changes and track price variations.

Skills

Estimation

Qty take-off

Cost estimation

Budget management

Client quotations

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam PDF

CostX

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

1. Review client drawings, design concepts, and scope requirements.
2. Visit villas and apartments to verify site conditions and measurements.
3. Perform quantity take-off for interior fitout, hardscape, softscape, and pool works.
4. Prepare detailed BOQs and cost estimates.
5. Build rate analysis for materials, labor, plant, and equipment.
6. Collect and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
7. Prepare client quotations and explain the pricing to clients and designers.
8. Offer material and finish alternatives that fit the client budget.
9. Update quotations when clients change the scope.
10. Track price changes and keep the rate database current.
11. Price variations and support final account closing.
12. Coordinate with the design, procurement, and project teams.

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a Dubai based Estimator with 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in residential villa and apartment fitout. They should be able to independently take drawings and site measurements, prepare BOQs, perform quantity take-offs, build rate analyses, obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, and produce accurate client quotations.

Core experience

• 2 to 4 years of estimating experience, preferably in Dubai
• Strong residential fitout experience
• Experience with villas and apartments
• Practical knowledge of landscaping and swimming pool works
• Experience estimating gypsum, joinery, flooring, painting, wall finishes, ceilings and MEP-related works
• Experience with paving, irrigation, turf, planting and landscape lighting
• Basic to good understanding of pool structure, waterproofing, tiling, filtration and water features
• Experience dealing with Dubai suppliers and subcontractors
• Familiarity with current Dubai material and labor rates

Technical skills

• Strong BOQ preparation
• Accurate quantity take-off from drawings
• Strong rate analysis and cost estimation
• Advanced Excel
• AutoCAD for reading and checking drawings
• PDF measurement tools such as Bluebeam
• CostX or similar software is an advantage
• Ability to maintain and update a pricing database
• Ability to price variations and support final accounts

Site and commercial skills

• Comfortable visiting residential sites and taking measurements
• Able to identify missing scope and potential cost risks
• Able to compare supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Able to suggest alternative materials and finishes to meet client budgets
• Able to revise quotations quickly when the client changes requirements
• Understands the difference between cost price, markup and selling price
• Understands how inaccurate estimation affects project profitability

Dubai knowledge

• Familiar with Dubai residential construction practices
• Understanding of Dubai Municipality requirements
• Familiarity with community developer approval requirements
• Good network or working knowledge of local suppliers and subcontractors
• UAE driving license preferred