Sr Estimation Engineer - Fitout

You will collaborate with design, procurement, and project teams to ensure competitive and compliant bids, aligning with company objectives and client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES6.1. Estimation & Costing

Estimation & Costing

▪ Prepare detailed estimates for fit-out, MEP, and civil works based on drawings, specifications, and scope of work.

▪ Analyse project drawings, BOQs, and specifications to prepare cost summaries and tender documents.

▪ Evaluate material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

▪ Request and review quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

▪ Maintain updated unit rates, price databases, and historical cost records.

▪ Prepare pricing strategies for competitive bids.

▪ Identify risks and assumptions during estimation and document them clearly.

▪ Value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality.

Tendering & Bidding

▪ Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including pre-qualification, technical, and commercial submissions.

▪ Coordinate with internal teams to gather all necessary inputs for tender submission.

▪ Ensure all documentation meets client requirements and is submitted within deadlines.

▪ Attend pre-bid and post-bid meetings with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

▪ Prepare and present post-tender clarifications and negotiate with clients as required.

Project Handover & Coordination

▪ Provide detailed estimation breakdowns to the project team for execution planning.

▪ Support the procurement team with technical inputs for material and subcontractor sourcing.

▪ Monitor actual costs vs. estimated costs and assist in cost control during project execution.

▪ Revise estimates and support variation claims when changes in scope occur.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications

▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.

▪ 6 - 8 years of experience in estimation within the interior fit-out industry in the UAE.

▪ Proven experience in handling commercial and technical aspects of tenders independently.