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Senior Estimator
Al Tayer Group
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Job Description Lead the joinery estimation function and manage the preparation, review and submission of accurate, commercially competitive estimates for bespoke joinery, furniture and interior fit-out projects. The role reviews tender documentation, develops detailed joinery cost estimates, manages estimator workload, obtains competitive supply-chain pricing, identifies commercial and technical risks, and supports the Estimating Manager through tender adjudication and final bid submission. Key Roles & Responsibilities Tender Review & Planning Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities (BOQs), schedules and client requirements. Assess the completeness of tender information and identify missing information, discrepancies and areas requiring clarification. Prepare tender briefs and establish the joinery estimating strategy. Coordinate workload and tender priorities among Joinery Estimators. Participate in pre-tender meetings, site visits and internal tender kick-off meetings. Review requests for information (RFIs) and technical or commercial clarifications before submission to the client or consultant. Joinery Estimation Prepare and review detailed estimates for joinery items. Prepare detailed material, labor, machinery and subcontract cost build-ups. Establish appropriate production labor hours based on joinery complexity and manufacturing methodology. Evaluate wastage, yields, productivity, installation requirements, logistics and programme constraints. Benchmark pricing against historical project data and current market rates. Supply Chain & Procurement Coordination Prepare subcontractor and supplier enquiry packages. Coordinate with the estimation administration team for RFQ issuance and quotation follow-up. Review supplier and subcontractor quotations for technical and commercial compliance. Prepare and review quotation comparison sheets. Identify alternative suppliers, subcontractors, materials and construction methods to improve competitiveness. Maintain awareness of current market pricing. Tender Review & Commercial Control Review estimates prepared by Joinery Estimators before internal adjudication. Verify quantities, rates, productivity assumptions, supplier quotations and commercial risks. Identify exclusions, qualifications, provisional sums, assumptions and commercial risks. Prepare tender cost summaries and support the Estimating Manager during internal and senior-management adjudication. Recommend pricing adjustments based on project complexity, risk, programme and market conditions. Support value engineering and alternative proposals without compromising design intent or required quality. Team Leadership Lead and mentor Joinery Estimators and support their technical development. Allocate joinery tenders and packages based on workload, complexity and estimator capability. Conduct peer reviews and ensure estimates meet departmental procedures before adjudication. Develop and maintain standard joinery rates, productivity norms and cost build-up templates. Share lessons learned and historical cost information across the Estimation Team. Support the training of junior estimators in drawing interpretation, quantity take-off, joinery construction and manufacturing techniques. Coordination Coordinate closely with Fit-out Estimation, Commercial, Procurement, Design, Production and Project teams. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors regarding technical and commercial requirements. Support post-tender clarification and negotiation meetings when required. Participate in successful tender handover to Operations, Commercial, Procurement and Joinery Production teams. At least 10 years of relevant experience in joinery estimation. Minimum 6โ8 years of direct joinery estimation experience. Minimum 2โ3 years in a senior or lead capacity. Strong UAE/GCC market experience. Bachelorโs degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Joinery Technology or a related discipline. Proven experience estimating high-end hospitality, luxury retail, food and beverage (F&B), residential and commercial joinery packages. Experience with a joinery contractor operating an in-house manufacturing facility is highly desirable. Job Info Job Identification 4684 Job Category Contracting/ Project Management Posting Date 11/11/2026 Locations Al Aweer, Dubai - UAE, Dubai, AE