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Sr. Lead Estimator/Quantity Surveyor – Fitout &Turnkey Solution (Australia) Remote

Frankly Built Contracting
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Senior
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Quantity SurveyingCost EstimationTender PreparationProcurementValue EngineeringContract Administration
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Role Overview

  • The Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor will prepare accurate estimates, tender submissions, cost plans, procurement support, and commercial administration for commercial construction projects across Australia.

Estimation & Tendering

  • Prepare detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
  • Review tender drawings, specifications, engineering documents, and contract documents.
  • Carry out quantity take offs, BOQ preparation, and cost planning.
  • Develop value engineering proposals.
  • Prepare and submit tender documents, clarifications, pricing schedules.

Site & Pre Contract Duties

  • Review project requirements and assess technical and commercial feasibility.
  • Incorporate Australian Standards and NCC requirements.
  • Coordinate with consultants, engineers, architects, and internal teams.
  • Liaise with specialist vendors for technical input and quotations.

Subcontractor & Supplier Management

  • Obtain, analyze, and compare quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contract conditions.
  • Prepare detailed bid comparison sheets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships.

Post Contract Support

  • Finalize project budgets and support procurement.
  • Assist with contract administration, variations, remeasurement, valuations, and final account settlements.
  • Provide cost advice on changes, risk allowances, contingencies.
  • Support cash flow forecasting, cost reporting, and profitability monitoring.
  • Support progressive billing and interim valuations.

Coordination & Reporting

  • Work closely with project managers, commercial managers, and design teams.
  • Maintain organized records of tender submissions, quotations, clarifications.
  • Provide periodic cost and progress reports to senior management.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure all estimating and commercial activities comply with company policies and regulations.
  • Support compliance with authority approvals and quality management systems.
  • Incorporate sustainability and environmental considerations.
  • Maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Estimator.
  • Proven track record in preparing and submitting successful tenders up to AUD 50 million.
  • Strong experience in commercial construction.
  • Experience working with international contractors, consultants, developers, and government clients.
  • Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.

Technical Knowledge

  • Quantity take offs and cost planning.
  • Tender preparation and submission.
  • Procurement and subcontractor management.
  • Commercial risk analysis.
  • Value engineering.
  • Budget preparation and cost forecasting.
  • Contract administration.
  • Construction methodologies and project costing.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian construction industry standards and NCC.

Education and Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Master’s degree highly regarded.
  • Professional membership with AIQS, RICS, CIOB, ICE, or equivalent preferred.

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