Cost Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Full job description

We are seeking a Senior Civil Estimation Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in civil construction to join our growing team in Dubai. The Estimation Engineer cum Quantity Surveyor is responsible for accurate project costing, tendering, quantity take-offs, cost control, valuation, and commercial management of building construction projects from pre-tender stage through final account closure. The role ensures financial discipline, contractual compliance, and profitability of projects.

Key Responsibilities:
Estimation & Tendering

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings (G+12 structures).
• Study IFC drawings, specifications, BOQs, and authority requirements (DM, DDA, Trakhees).
• Perform quantity take-offs for civil, architectural, structural, MEP, and finishing works.
• Prepare rate analysis considering material, labor, plant, preliminaries, and overheads.
• Coordinate with procurement, planning, and engineering teams for accurate pricing.
• Float RFQs, analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations, and finalize competitive pricing.
• Prepare and submit tender documents, clarifications, and value-engineering proposals.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Review and interpret contracts, subcontracts, LOIs, and scope documents.
• Assist in contract negotiation and finalization with subcontractors.
• Support claims, counter-claims, extensions of time (EOT), and commercial correspondence.
• Quantity take-off from drawings
• Preparation of BOQs & cost estimates
• Obtaining supplier & subcontractor quotations
• Tender submission & cost analysis
• Value engineering & cost optimization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month