Senior Quantity Surveyor

Modern Steel House Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment visa

Medical insurance

Job summary

MSHC is seeking an experienced Estimator with a strong background in warehouse, industrial shed, and pre-engineered steel building (PEB) construction. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, BOQs, and tender submissions for warehouse and industrial construction projects across the UAE.

Based in Dubai, you will analyze drawings, source quotations, maintain cost databases, and contribute to contract negotiations while applying UAE market rates and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years estimation experience in warehouse/industrial/PEB construction.
• Knowledge of UAE market rates and standard specifications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, CostX or Candy.
• Excellent negotiating and communication skills.
• UAE driving license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and BOQ from drawings for warehouse/industrial projects.
• Develop cost estimates for civil, structural steel, PEB, cladding, and MEP scopes.
• Analyze tender documents to identify scope and risks.
• Source and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare comparative cost analysis and value engineering recommendations; coordinate with project teams.
• Track material and labor market rates relevant to warehouse construction.
• Support contract negotiations with technical and commercial input.
• Maintain historical cost databases for estimating accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

CostX

Candy

Job description

Position: Estimator – Warehouse & Industrial Construction

Company: Modern Steel House Contracting LLC (MSHC)

Location: Dubai Investment Park 1 (DIP1), Dubai, UAE

Department: Estimation / Pre-Contracts

About the Role

MSHC is seeking an experienced Estimator with a strong background in warehouse, industrial shed, and pre-engineered steel building (PEB) construction. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, BOQs, and tender submissions for warehouse and industrial construction projects across the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings for warehouse/industrial projects
• Develop cost estimates for civil, structural steel, PEB, cladding, and MEP scopes
• Analyze tender documents, drawings, and specifications to identify scope and risks
• Source and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare comparative cost analysis and value engineering recommendationsCoordinate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams during bid preparation
• Track material and labor market rates relevant to warehouse construction (steel structures, roofing/cladding sheets, insulation, flooring, dock levelers, etc.)
• Support contract negotiations with technical and commercial input
• Maintain historical cost databases for future estimating accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of estimation experience, with a proven track record in warehouse, industrial shed, or PEB construction
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction market rates and standard specifications
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and estimation software (CostX, Candy, or similar)
• Understanding of structural steel, cladding systems, and warehouse-specific components (loading docks, high-bay racking clearances, fire systems)
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• UAE experience strongly preferred; valid UAE driving license a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Employment visa and medical insurance
• Opportunity to work on large-scale industrial and warehouse projects across the UAE

Work Location: In person