Head of Estimating – Interior Fit-Out

NSR Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

NSR Associates is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function for interior fit-out projects in the UAE. You will oversee tendering, develop cost plans, and coordinate with design, procurement and project teams to deliver competitive proposals.

You'll mentor the estimating team, review documentation, manage risk, and ensure accurate pricing across materials, labour, subcontractors and contingencies. A strong UAE market knowledge and leadership style are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in estimating and tendering within interior fit-out industry, UAE or GCC.
• Senior estimating role experience with complex interior fit-out tenders.
• Strong understanding of interior finishes, joinery, bespoke furniture, ceilings, partitions, flooring, MEP coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage estimating and tendering for interior fit-out projects from enquiry to submission.
• Review tender docs, drawings, BOQs and requirements to establish accurate cost estimates.
• Develop cost plans, budgets, and estimates covering materials, labour, subcontractors, preliminaries, logistics.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, commercial and project delivery teams for pricing.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier/subcontractor quotes, negotiate pricing, identify cost savings.
• Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions, qualifications, and value engineering proposals.
• Establish estimating standards, cost databases and pricing models for UAE market.
• Assess risks and include allowances/contingencies in estimates.
• Review tender submissions for accuracy, competitiveness and client requirements.
• Mentor and develop estimating team to meet deadlines and quality.
• Support commercial negotiations, tender presentations and handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Tendering

Negotiation

Cost control

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

QS/CM/CE degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Measurement software

Job description

NSR Associates is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function for interior fit-out projects in the UAE. You will oversee tendering, develop cost plans, and coordinate with design, procurement and project teams to deliver competitive proposals.

You'll mentor the estimating team, review documentation, manage risk, and ensure accurate pricing across materials, labour, subcontractors and contingencies. A strong UAE market knowledge and leadership style are essential.