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Senior Estimation Engineer - Fitout
Foyer Decor Works
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Field
4 weeks ago
Cost EstimationBOQ PreparationValue EngineeringTenderingSupply Chain ManagementNegotiation
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About the Role
Foyer Decor Works seeks a Senior Estimation Engineer for interior fit-out projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates, leading tendering, value engineering, and mentoring junior estimators.
Key Skills for This Role
Cost EstimationBOQ PreparationValue EngineeringTenderingSupply Chain ManagementNegotiation
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the tendering process from receipt to final submission and post tender negotiations
- Oversee preparation of detailed, accurate BOQs from architectural drawings, specifications, and scope of work
- Identify opportunities for Value Engineering early in the process
- Conduct comprehensive pre tender site visits to assess logistics and site conditions
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors
- Manage, mentor, and guide junior estimators and quantity surveyors
- Facilitate seamless handovers of awarded projects to Project Management and Procurement teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum 8–10 years of dedicated estimation experience
- At least 5 years specifically within the interior fit out industry
- Deep understanding of local supply chain and market rates
- High proficiency in estimation software and advanced spreadsheet modelling
Full Job Posting
Company Description
- Foyer Decor Works is a well established interior fit out contractor, design, and engineering firm based in Abu Dhabi, operating since 2003.
- The company is part of the Engineering Unit Group, delivering end to end services in joinery, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, civil, and false ceiling works.
Role Description
- This is a full time, on site Senior Estimation Engineer Fitout role based in Abu Dhabi.
- The Senior Estimation Engineer will prepare detailed cost estimates for interior fit out projects, including reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documents to develop accurate BOQs and cost breakdowns.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the tendering process from initial receipt of tender documents to final submission and post tender negotiations.
- Analyze tender requirements to determine project viability, risk factors, and strategic approach.
- Exercise authorized decision making regarding margin applications, contingency planning, and competitive pricing strategies.
- Lead tender review meetings with executive leadership, presenting clear commercial rationales for proposed bid amounts.
- Oversee the preparation of detailed, accurate Bill of Quantities (BOQs) from architectural drawings, specifications, and scope of work.
- Identify opportunities for Value Engineering (VE) early in the process, proposing alternative materials or methodologies to improve client budgets without compromising design intent or company margins.
- Conduct comprehensive pre tender site visits to assess logistics, site conditions, and potential hidden costs.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, specialized joinery workshops, and MEP subcontractors.
- Apply advanced negotiation strategies to secure preferential rates, credit terms, and service level agreements from the supply chain.
- Critically evaluate subcontractor quotations for scope compliance, identifying exclusions or hidden risks before incorporating them into the master bid.
- Manage, mentor, and guide junior estimators and quantity surveyors.
- Implement an authority based delegation structure within the estimation team, assigning ownership of specific trade packages to team members.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 8–10 years of dedicated estimation experience, with at least 5 years specifically within the interior fit out industry.
- Deep understanding of the local supply chain, prevailing market rates, and specific local authority regulations.
- High proficiency in estimation software, advanced spreadsheet modelling, and an ability to read complex architectural and MEP drawings.
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