Landscape Estimator & Tendering Specialist

Perfect Technical and Landscaping LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Technical and Landscaping LLC in Dubai is seeking an experienced Estimator to review tender documents, prepare quantity take-offs for landscaping, irrigation, hardscape and related works, and develop detailed cost estimates based on drawings and specs.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management background with 4–8 years of estimation experience in landscaping or construction, and is proficient in AutoCAD and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in estimation and tendering within landscaping or construction.
• Strong experience in landscape estimation, quantity take-off, BOQ preparation, and rate analysis.
• Experience with landscaping projects involving softscape, hardscape, irrigation, planting, water features, swimming pools, and external works is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, scope of work, and contract requirements.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for landscaping, irrigation, hardscape, softscape, planting, water features, and related civil works.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates based on drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements.
• Analyze material, manpower, equipment, subcontractor, and other project-related costs.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare comparison statements for materials, suppliers, and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop detailed rate analysis for landscaping and external works activities.
• Prepare tender pricing, commercial proposals, and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Review project drawings and identify discrepancies, omissions, scope gaps, and potential cost impacts.
• Coordinate with the Design, Planning, Procurement, Project, and Commercial teams to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Maintain a database of current material, plant, manpower, subcontractor, and supplier rates.
• Assist in preparing value engineering proposals and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare preliminary estimates and budgets for new projects.
• Review variations, additional works, and revised quantities and provide cost estimates as required.
• Support the preparation of tender submissions within required deadlines.
• Participate in tender clarification meetings and respond to commercial queries.
• Ensure all estimates are prepared accurately and in accordance with project specifications and company pricing procedures.
• Maintain proper records of estimates, quotations, rate analyses, tender documents, and supporting calculations.

Skills

Landscape estimation

Tendering

Quantity take-off

BOQ preparation

Rate analysis

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

Perfect Technical and Landscaping LLC in Dubai is seeking an experienced Estimator to review tender documents, prepare quantity take-offs for landscaping, irrigation, hardscape and related works, and develop detailed cost estimates based on drawings and specs.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management background with 4–8 years of estimation experience in landscaping or construction, and is proficient in AutoCAD and MS Excel.