Interior Fit-Out Estimator & Tender Specialist

LOOTAH HOLDING; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LOOTAH HOLDING is seeking an Estimator for interior fit-out projects in Dubai. You will analyze architectural drawings, quantify materials, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure bids are commercially viable.

The role supports pre-construction, from tender analysis to risk assessment and handover planning. Responsibilities include detailed take-offs, cost sheets, bid comparisons, and value engineering to keep projects profitable while honoring design intent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 3 years of Estimator experience in interior fit-out sector.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset under tight tender deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and MEP specs to define scope.
• Perform detailed material take-offs and measurements from drawings.
• Build cost sheets covering labor, materials, equipment and overheads.
• Identify and vet suppliers/subcontractors for specialized works.
• Issue RFQs and compare bids technically and commercially.
• Negotiate pricing and lead times with vendors.
• Prepare the commercial section of tenders and explore value engineering.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans; support pre-construction handover.

Skills

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Blueprint literacy

Tender analysis

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

LOOTAH HOLDING is seeking an Estimator for interior fit-out projects in Dubai. You will analyze architectural drawings, quantify materials, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure bids are commercially viable.

The role supports pre-construction, from tender analysis to risk assessment and handover planning. Responsibilities include detailed take-offs, cost sheets, bid comparisons, and value engineering to keep projects profitable while honoring design intent.