Estimator

Havelock One Interiors; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Havelock One Interiors is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive job estimates for quotations and tenders. The role involves reviewing enquiries, clarifying scope, and coordinating with internal teams to assemble robust tender submissions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fit-out estimating, with strong English communication skills and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach to price analysis and risk identification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fit-out industry with estimation experience.
• Knowledge of the full tender process and value engineering.
• Experience analysing trade comparisons.

Responsibilities

• Receive contract enquiries and plan action to price within deadlines.
• Clarify scope with clients to ensure quote accuracy.
• Lead full tender process, including site visits and tender committee meetings.
• Request supply chain inputs to secure best prices and suitable suppliers.
• Analyze supply chain quotes and negotiate costs considering material and manufacturing rates.
• Prepare tender analysis information for internal review and client presentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication in English

Teamwork

Time management

Education

B.Tech / B.E

Diploma holder

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Role Summary

The Estimator is in charge of working out job estimates in the most realistic, accurate and competitive way for the submission of quotations and tenders on enquiries received. Timely attendance to receive enquiries and preparation of estimates using our proprietary estimation system.

Duties and responsibilities

• Receipt of contract enquiries, reviewing and preparing a plan of action to price the enquiries assigned within the deadline requested.
• Ability to follow through enquiry from client and help clarify scope to achieve quote accuracy in line with client’s instructions / expectations.
• Handling full tender process with the site visits to evaluate the project & carryout the meetings with the tender committee.
• Send out enquiries to the supply chain to ensure the best prices are received by selecting the most suitable suppliers / manufacturing location for the project.
• Liaise and request support from other individuals in the organization to produce programs and quality submissions as dictated by the enquiry/RFQ.
• Analyze the supply chain quotes & negotiate the best costs with knowledge of raw material costs & manufacturing rate across various economies. Review their terms and conditions and compare with basic tender practices.
• Prepare tender analysis information & present in a professional fashion for both internal analysis & presentation to the client.
• Install the costs with sufficient detail to enable contract review.
• Analyze the mark-ups for presentation at the tender vet meetings.
• Ensure the tender summary sheet is signed off in accordance with the procedure.
• Monitor the tenders/quotations and attend meetings with the clients as required.
• Review the enquiry in detail i.e., conditions of contract. Specification, drawings, bill of materials etc., to identify opportunities, risks, discrepancies and qualify those suitably .
• Attend hand-over meetings between the Estimating Dept. and the Operational and Commercial Teams & prepare sufficient information to the relevant teams to take the project forward.
• Applying local market experience to diversify and strengthen the supply chain, moving beyond sole reliance on current vendors

Personal qualities

The ideal candidate for the role of Estimator has the following skills, personal qualities, and experience:

• 5+ years of experience in fit-out industry preparing estimates preferably with Qatar experience.
• B. Tech, B.E or Diploma holder.
• Knowledge of the full tender process and experience of value engineering
• Experience of analysing trade comparisons
• IT-literate – Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Ability to Prioritize tasks based on impact and deadlines, ensuring timely completion without compromising quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally in ‘business English’ both in writing and orally