Project Estimator - Fit-out focus (m/f/d)

Personio; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Lunch provided daily in Dubai office

Team engagement activities

Team socials

Annual flight allowance

Referral bonuses

BeWunder Culture Day

Job summary

Personio in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Estimator focused on interior fit-out, exhibitions and scenic construction to ensure cost accuracy from tender to completion. You will collaborate with PM, Procurement, and Estimation teams to optimize budgets and value.

The role requires BoQ development, market pricing understanding, and strong Excel skills to support multiple turnkey projects in the events and entertainment sector.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator or Project Controller on interior fit-out and events.
• Experience estimating interior fit-out with market pricing knowledge.
• Strong cost planning and tendering process understanding.
• Knowledge of the German Construction Contract Procedures (VOB) is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and project budgets for interior fit-out, live events and exhibitions, and scenic construction packages.
• Develop concise Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and structured work packages during the tendering phase.
• Analyse and benchmark subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and optimum commercial value.
• Carry out value engineering exercises in collaboration with the Technical Planning team to optimise costs while maintaining design intent and quality standards.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor variations and change requests.
• Work closely with Project Management, Procurement, Technical Planning, and other estimators throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Cost control

BoQ preparation

Tendering

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Your mission

As a Project Estimator with a focus on interior fit-out, exhibitions, and scenic construction, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of complex exhibition and interior fit-out projects. You will ensure cost accuracy, transparency, and efficiency from the tender phase through to project completion. In this role, you will work closely with Project Management, Procurement, Technical Planning, and Estimation team responsible for various disciplines such as fit-out, scenic and AV.
Your key focus areas will be:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and project budgets, primarily for interior fit-out, live events and exhibitions, and scenic construction packages for projects such as museums, theaters, medium and large scale events, performance and entertainment venues.
• Develop concise Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and structured work packages during the tendering phase.
• Analyse and benchmark subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and optimum commercial value.
• Carry out value engineering exercises in collaboration with the Technical Planning team to optimise costs while maintaining design intent and quality standards.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor variations and change requests.
• Work closely with Project Management, Procurement, Technical Planning, and other estimators throughout the project lifecycle.

Your profile

• Degree/educational qualification in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, alongside proven experience as an Estimator and/or Project Controller on projects involving interior fit-out, scenic works, stage builds, AV, or other relevant scopes within turnkey production projects in the exhibitions, events, and entertainment sector.
• Strong experience in cost control, estimation and the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs) during tendering phases.
• Experience estimating interior fit-out projects, with a solid understanding of market pricing and cost structures.
• Sound understanding of cost planning and tendering processes.
• Knowledge of the German Construction Contract Procedures (VOB) is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

Why us?

• Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members - yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!
• Complimentary lunches provided daily in ourDubai office canteen
• Team Engagement Initiatives - team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
• Team Socials - team BBQs, season opening and closing parties
• Workers' Compensation and Accident Insurance
• Annual Flight Allowance
• Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.
• Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
• Community & Diversity Programme, including an annual BeWunder Culture Day celebrating our international and multicultural team
• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Germany
• Collaborative and motivated working environment
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture
• Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications as well as opportunities for further development in new technologies