Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – Interior Fit-Out

Fit Out Heroes; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ARAS Fine Interiors L.L.C. in UAE is seeking a Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor for interior fit-out and joinery. You will lead pre-contract commercial activities, prepare detailed estimates, create tender submissions and support post-tender negotiations.

The role requires 5–8 years UAE experience in interior fit-out, strong BOQ knowledge, and proficiency with estimation software. This is a full-time on-site position supporting multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–8 years UAE experience, interior fit-out preferred.
• Strong experience in interior fit-out, refurbishment and joinery estimation.
• Knowledge of BOQs, drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Proven ability to prepare complete fit-out estimates and commercial proposals.

Responsibilities

• Review tender drawings, specs, BOQs and project requirements.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates for interior fit-out and joinery.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors for RFQs and price comparisons.
• Develop project budgets, cost breakdowns and tender summaries.
• Manage tender submissions and post-tender negotiations.
• Support variations, cost control and final accounts as required.

Skills

Tendering

Quantification

Negotiation

Excel skills

Multi-tender management

Education

Bachelor's degree in QS / Civil Eng

Tools

QS software

Job description

ARAS Fine Interiors L.L.C. | UAE

ARAS Fine Interiors is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – Interior Fit-Out & Joinery to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in our pre-contract and commercial activities, supporting the company’s growth across interior fit-out, refurbishment, joinery and Design & Build projects.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of UAE experience, preferably with an interior fit-out contractor.
• Strong experience in interior fit-out, refurbishment and joinery estimation.
• Good knowledge of materials, labour productivity, subcontractor pricing and UAE market rates.
• Strong understanding of BOQs, drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• 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.
• Strong Excel skills; knowledge of estimation/QS software is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work to tight deadlines.
• Good written and spoken English.

Preferred

• Commercial / Office Fit-Out
• Residential
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Healthcare
• Refurbishment & Renovation
• Joinery
• Design & Build

Location: UAE

Employment: Full-time