Joinery Cost Estimator

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is seeking a Joinery Cost Estimator in Dubai to manage all cost estimation activities during the pre-contract phase of client projects. You will prepare accurate, competitive bids by analyzing drawings, specifications, and tender documents, visiting sites, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires ownership of all estimating work for joinery and fit-out projects, extensive review of tender documents, site visits during bidding, and development of

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant work experience in cost estimation for joinery/fit-out/interior contracting.
• Pre-contract estimation experience including tendering, bidding, BOQ preparation, and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Own all estimating work for joinery and fit-out projects during tendering and bidding.
• Review drawings, specs, BOQ, and tender documents to define scope.
• Visit sites during bidding to gather information affecting cost and feasibility.
• Determine labour, material, equipment, and time requirements from plans and documents.
• Prepare detailed bills of quantities with clear specifications for each project.
• Develop complete, itemized cost breakdowns for materials, labour, subcontractors and overheads.
• Interpret technical specifications to prepare competitive tender pricing.
• Coordinate with production and workshop teams to align estimates with manufacturing capabilities.
• Engage suppliers and subcontractors for quotations and material availability.
• Analyze contractual terms and provide clarifications as needed.
• Identify and address inconsistencies in tender documents before submission.
• Assemble complete bid packages with required documentation and cost data.
• Regularly update and back up historical cost data for future estimating.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering & bidding

BOQ preparation

Site assessment

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Full time | Black & Grey HR | United Arab Emirates

Posted On 09/09/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 5+ years

City Dubai

State/Province Dubayy (Dubai)

337-1500

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is partnering with one of the UAE’s established construction and infrastructure companies to hire a Joinery Cost Estimator to manage all cost estimation activities during the pre-contract phase of client's projects. Your primary responsibility will be to prepare accurate, competitive, and profitable bids that help us win new business. You will analyze project documents, visit sites, and work closely with internal teams and suppliers to build reliable estimates

Key Responsibilities:

• The role requires full ownership of all estimating work for joinery and fit-out projects during the tendering and bidding stage.
• The estimator must carefully review drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and tender documents to fully understand the scope of work.
• Site visits must be conducted during the bidding phase to gather on-ground information that may affect cost and feasibility.
• The estimator is responsible for determining labor, material, equipment, and time requirements based on plans and technical documents.
• Detailed and accurate bills of quantities with clear specifications must be prepared for each project.
• Complete, itemized cost breakdowns covering materials, labor, subcontractor costs, and overheads must be developed.
• Technical specifications must be interpreted accurately to prepare competitive pricing for tender submissions.
• Close coordination with the production and workshop team is required to ensure that estimates are realistic and aligned with manufacturing capabilities.
• The estimator must engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and confirm the availability of materials and services.
• Both technical and commercial terms within project documents must be analyzed, and feedback or clarifications must be provided as needed.
• Any inconsistencies or missing information in tender documents must be identified and addressed before the bid is finalized.
• Complete bid packages, including all required documentation and cost data, must be assembled for submission.
• Historical cost data must regularly be updated and backed up to support future estimating accuracy.
• Once a project is awarded, the contract terms must be reviewed to ensure a smooth transition to the project execution team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in cost estimation, specifically within the joinery, fit-out, or interior contracting industry.
• Proven experience in pre-contract estimation – including tendering, bidding, BOQ preparation, and pricing before project award.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and production workflows.
• Prior experience at a senior or supervisory level within a corporate or large-scale organization.