Senior Estimator – Interior Fit-Out & Joinery

Fit Out Heroes; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 180.000 - 320.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ARAS Fine Interiors L.L.C. | UAE is seeking a Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor for interior fit-out and joinery projects. The role focuses on pre-contract and commercial activities, preparing detailed take-offs, cost estimates, and competitive proposals.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of UAE experience in interior fit-out, with strong QS skills, AutoCAD proficiency, and a solid grasp of market pricing. UAE-based candidates preferred; full-time on-site role.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related construction discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of UAE experience, preferably with an interior fit-out contractor.
• Strong hands-on experience in interior fit-out, refurbishment, joinery, and finishing works estimation.
• Solid background in Quantity Surveying (QS) and cost estimation.
• Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD, ability to read and measure quantities from drawings.
• In-depth knowledge of interior finishing materials, specifications, construction methods, and detailed finishing works.
• Strong understanding of UAE market prices, including material costs, labour rates, productivity, and subcontractor pricing.
• Strong experience in BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Proven ability to independently prepare complete fit-out estimates and commercial proposals.
• Experience dealing with UAE suppliers and subcontractors.
• Good commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; knowledge of estimation/QS software is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Good written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Review tender drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for interior fit-out and joinery works.
• Prepare competitive quotations and commercial proposals.
• Read, review, and interpret architectural, structural, and detailed finishing drawings using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate RFQs with suppliers and subcontractors and prepare comparison sheets.
• Develop project budgets, cost breakdowns, and tender summaries.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications, and commercial risks before submission.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, procurement, projects, and management during tender preparation.
• Prepare and manage tender submissions within required deadlines.
• Respond to tender clarifications and participate in post-tender negotiations.
• Conduct value engineering and identify cost-saving alternatives.
• Assist management with tender Go / No-Go evaluations.
• Support variations, additional works, and commercial claims.
• Monitor project budgets and assist with cost control after award.
• Support interim valuations, subcontractor evaluations, and final accounts when required.
• Maintain tender records, cost databases, and historical pricing information.
• Coordinate closely with Business Development to ensure timely commercial responses to new opportunities.
• Provide regular tender and commercial pipeline reports to management.

Kenntnisse

BOQ preparation

Cost estimation

AutoCAD

Excel

English proficiency

Tender management

Multitasking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related

Tools

AutoCAD

QS software

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

ARAS Fine Interiors L.L.C. | UAE is seeking a Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor for interior fit-out and joinery projects. The role focuses on pre-contract and commercial activities, preparing detailed take-offs, cost estimates, and competitive proposals.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of UAE experience in interior fit-out, with strong QS skills, AutoCAD proficiency, and a solid grasp of market pricing. UAE-based candidates preferred; full-time on-site role.