Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Interior & Fit-Out

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Full-Time

Experience: Minimum of 5 years relevant experience as Quantity Surveyor (min. 3+ years in UAE Interior/Fit-Out)

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor cum Estimator with proven experience in luxury villas to join our team in Dubai. You’ll handle both pre-contract estimation and post-contract commercial management across high-end residential interiors, joinery, premium finishes, hospitality, and exclusive projects—from tender to final handover.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract / Estimation

• Prepare detailed BOQs, cost estimates, and tender documents.
• Perform precise quantity take-offs from architectural, joinery, and MEP drawings for villa designs.
• Analyze and compare supplier/subcontractor quotations for luxury interior packages.
• Develop tender pricing strategies, cost breakdowns, and risk registers for high-end projects.
• Collaborate with design teams to reflect premium materials and finishes in estimates.

Post-Contract / Commercial Management

• Lead cost control, budget tracking, and cash-flow forecasting for luxury villa projects.
• Track & evaluate variations, change orders, and claims with accurate cost impact analysis.
• Prepare monthly valuations, cost-to-complete reports, and final accounts for high-value contracts.
• Support procurement for luxury-grade materials, imported finishes, and bespoke joinery.
• Ensure compliance with FIDIC-based contracts and UAE VAT requirements.

Coordination & Reporting

• Align costs with execution programs alongside PMs, site teams, and procurement.
• Maintain UAE market rate databases for premium finishes and specialized works.
• Attend site meetings to verify progress for interim valuations and commercial accuracy.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with at least 3+ years in UAE interior fit-out & joinery.
• Mandatory: Proven delivery of luxury stand-alone villa interiors with premium finishes & joinery.
• Strong grasp of Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees cost-related submissions.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, Candy, MS Office and estimation tools.
• Excellent English communication & negotiation (Arabic/Hindi an advantage).

Preferred Skills

• Value engineering for luxury residential projects.
• Network of UAE premium suppliers & specialist subcontractors.
• Familiarity with BIM/Revit for quantity extraction.

How to Apply

Send your CV to angelica@dahaservices.com

Subject: Quantity Surveyor/Estimator – Dubai

• Please include your notice period, current/expected salary, and a portfolio or project list (luxury villas).

Pay: From AED8,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• How much salary are you expecting?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Quantity Surveying: 5 years (Required)
• UAE Interior and Fit-out: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• UAE Driver License (Preferred)

Location:

• Dubai (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person