Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – Interior Fit-Out

WE ARE HIRING | Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – Interior Fit-Out ARAS Fine Interiors L.L.C. | UAE ARAS Fine Interiors is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – Interior Fit-Out & Joinery to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in our pre-contract and commercial activities, supporting the company’s growth across interior fit-out, refurbishment, joinery and Design & Build projects. Key Responsibilities • Review tender drawings, specifications, BOQs and project requirements. • Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for interior fit-out and joinery works. • Prepare competitive quotations and commercial proposals. • Coordinate RFQs with suppliers and subcontractors and prepare comparison sheets. • Develop project budgets, cost breakdowns and tender summaries. • Identify scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications and commercial risks before submission. • Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, procurement, projects and management during tender preparation. • Prepare and manage tender submissions within required deadlines. • Respond to tender clarifications and participate in post-tender negotiations. • Conduct value engineering and identify cost-saving alternatives. • Assist management with tender Go / No-Go evaluations. • Support variations, additional works and commercial claims. • Monitor project budgets and assist with cost control after award. • Support interim valuations, subcontractor evaluations and final accounts when required. • Maintain tender records, cost databases and historical pricing information. • Coordinate closely with Business Development to ensure timely commercial responses to new opportunities. • Provide regular tender and commercial pipeline reports to management. Candidate Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. • Minimum 5–8 years of UAE experience, preferably with an interior fit-out contractor. • Strong experience in interior fit-out, refurbishment and joinery estimation. • Good knowledge of materials, labour productivity, subcontractor pricing and UAE market rates. • Strong understanding of BOQs, drawings, specifications and tender documents. • Proven ability to independently prepare complete fit-out estimates and commercial proposals. • Experience dealing with UAE suppliers and subcontractors. • Good commercial awareness and negotiation skills. • Strong Excel skills; knowledge of estimation/QS software is an advantage. • Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work to tight deadlines. • Good written and spoken English. Preferred Candidates with an existing UAE supplier and subcontractor network and previous experience estimating projects across the following sectors will be preferred: • Commercial / Office Fit-Out • Residential • Hospitality • Retail • Healthcare • Refurbishment & Renovation • Joinery • Design & Build Application Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV together with: • Current salary • Expected salary • Notice period / availability • Years of UAE experience • Examples of interior fit-out projects previously estimated 📍 Location: UAE 💼 Employment: Full-time 📩 Subject: Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – Interior Fit-Out • #Hiring #UAEJobs #DubaiJobs #Estimator #QuantitySurveyor #FitOutJobs #InteriorFitOut #QSJobs #ConstructionJobs #UAEHiring #Joinery Show more Show less