Senior Estimation & Pre-Contracts Manager

RTC-1 Employment Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

RTC-1 Employment Services seeks a Senior Estimation & Pre-Contracts Manager in Dubai to lead client consultations, property inspections and technical assessments for luxury villas and commercial fit-out projects.

You will prepare BOQs, cost estimates, tenders and commercial proposals, present solutions to premium clients, negotiate terms and convert opportunities into awarded contracts. Coordination with design, procurement and construction teams ensures feasibility through execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years UAE/GCC experience in luxury residential and commercial fit-out.
• MRICS qualification or membership, independently verifiable.
• Proven portfolio with high-value fit-out contracts and measurable commercial achievements.
• Advanced expertise in full-cycle BOQ, estimation, tender management, cost planning, value engineering and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead client consultations, property inspections and technical assessments for luxury villas, high-end residences and commercial fit-out projects.
• Prepare comprehensive BOQs, cost estimates, tenders and commercial proposals.
• Present technical and commercial solutions to premium clients, negotiate contract terms, and convert opportunities into awarded projects.
• Coordinate with design, procurement and construction teams to validate project feasibility up to execution.

Skills

BOQ preparation

Estimation

Tender management

Cost planning

Value engineering

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Education

MRICS membership

Job description

Position Title

Senior Estimation & Pre-Contracts Manager

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary

up to 55k AED inclusive depending on experience and qualifications

Job Location

Dubai, UAE

About the Client

A well-established group based in Dubai with a strong presence in Luxury Residential & Commercial Fit-Out

Job Description

• Lead client consultations, property inspections and technical assessments for luxury villas, high‑end residences and commercial fit‑out projects
• Prepare comprehensive BOQs, cost estimates, tenders and commercial proposals.
• Present technical and commercial solutions to premium clients, negotiate contract terms, and actively convert opportunities into awarded projects.
• Coordinate with design, procurement and construction teams to validate project feasibility up to execution

Qualifications

• Open to male candidates aged 50 years old and below, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant UAE/GCC experience in luxury residential and commercial fit‑out.
• RICS professional qualification or membership, preferably MRICS, with independently verifiable membership status.
• Proven portfolio demonstrating personal contribution to securing high‑value fit‑out contracts, supported by project examples, awarded contract values, tender conversion rates and measurable commercial achievements.
• Advanced expertise in full‑cycle BOQ preparation, estimation, tender management, cost planning, value engineering and commercial negotiations, with excellent client‑facing, presentation and stakeholder management skills.