Quantity Surveyor / Estimation Engineer Interior Fit-Out & Joinery

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

Job summary

Interni in Dubai seeks a technical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor focused on interior fit-out and bespoke joinery for luxury projects. You will own the estimation cycle from take-offs to BOQs, translating AutoCAD drawings into reliable estimates under tight deadlines.

Collaborate with design, procurement, and project teams to ensure accuracy, clarity, and commercial competitiveness in every tender, while maintaining rate databases for the UAE market and supporting value engineering

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in interior fit-out or joinery estimation (UAE/GCC experience required).
• Advanced AutoCAD with ability to extract quantities and verify shop drawings.
• Excel mastery: formulas, lookups, pivot tables, cost sheets.
• Familiar with ERP/estimating tools (Odoo, SAP or equivalent).
• Knowledge of joinery manufacturing processes and fit-out materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed quantity take-offs from AutoCAD drawings and tender documents.
• Build accurate BOQs and cost models including materials, fabrication, labor and site prelims.
• Review design drawings and IFC docs for accuracy and consistency.
• Lead RFQ processes, collect, normalize quotations and negotiate with suppliers.
• Prepare complete bid submissions with basis-of-estimate notes.
• Support value engineering without compromising design integrity.
• Maintain and update material, labor and supplier rate databases for UAE market.
• Coordinate with design and technical teams for clarifications and RFIs.
• Assist in project handovers with final cost breakdowns and budgets.

Skills

AutoCAD

Excel

Quantitative cost analysis

Tender preparation

Clear written communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

Wood/Interior Technology

Tools

ERP/estimating tools

Odoo

SAP

Job description

Interni is seeking a technical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor specialized in interior fit-out and bespoke joinery for luxury residential and hospitality projects. The role demands precision cost engineering skills and the ability to translate AutoCAD drawings into reliable estimates and BOQs under tight deadlines. Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Job Summary

You will take ownership of the entire estimation cycle from quantity take-offs to commercial submission covering both factory fabrication joinery finishes hardware and site execution fit-out works supervision logistics prelims.

You’ll collaborate closely with design procurement and project teams to ensure accuracy clarity and commercial competitiveness in every tender.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed quantity take-offs from AutoCAD drawings and tender documents.
• Build accurate BOQs and cost models including materials fabrication labor and site prelims.
• Review and validate design drawings specifications and IFC documentation for accuracy.
• Lead RFQ processes collect and normalize quotations and negotiate with suppliers subcontractors.
• Prepare complete commercial and technical bid submissions with basis-of-estimate notes.
• Support value engineering without compromising design integrity.
• Maintain and update material labor and supplier rate databases UAE market.
• Coordinate with design and technical teams for clarifications RFIs and submittal preparation.
• Assist in project handovers by providing final cost breakdowns and budget reports.

Important

Applications without AutoCAD proficiency or without actual fit-out joinery estimation experience will not be considered. This position is not suitable for civil MEP or general construction estimators.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 3 7 years in interior fit-out or joinery estimation (UAE/GCC experience required).
• Technical Skills: Advanced AutoCAD confident extracting quantities and verifying shop drawings. Excel mastery formulas, lookups, pivot tables, comparative cost sheets. Familiar with ERP/estimating tools (Odoo, SAP, or equivalent).
• Knowledge Base: Joinery manufacturing processes (CNC, veneering, finishing, assembly). Fit-out materials and installation sequences. Hardware, finishes, and value engineering techniques.
• Commercial Awareness: Market price benchmarks across UAE/GCC. Proven negotiation skills with subcontractors and vendors.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and clear written communication. Ability to work under pressure and meet tender deadlines.
• Education: Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Wood/Interior Technology.
• Language: Fluent in English (Arabic a plus).
• Other: Must be based in UAE and available for immediate joining.