Job description
Role Overview We are looking for a highly capable and commercially astute Lead Estimator to take ownership of our estimating function. This is a key leadership role responsible not only for producing accurate, competitive, and high-quality Bills of Quantities (BOQs), but also for driving consistency, accountability, and best practice across the estimating team.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring our pricing reflects true market value—balancing competitiveness with quality—while supporting the business in securing profitable, deliverable projects.
Key Responsibilities - Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team to ensure consistent performance and output quality
- Establish clear processes, standards, and checks across all estimating activities
- Promote a culture of accountability, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
- Work closely with Design, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure alignment from pricing through to delivery
- BOQ Production & Commercial Accuracy
- Take full ownership of preparing and reviewing detailed BOQs across multiple projects
- Ensure all BOQs are comprehensive, accurate, and clearly structured
- Rigorously check quantities, rates, and assumptions prior to submission
- Challenge supplier and subcontractor pricing to ensure competitiveness and transparency
- Ensure all submissions represent best value for money, not simply lowest cost
- Supply Chain & Market Engagement
- Leverage an extensive UAE-based contact network to obtain competitive and reliable pricing
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers
- Continuously benchmark rates and track market trends to keep pricing current and competitive
- Identify opportunities to improve value through alternative materials, methods, or procurement strategies
- Risk Management & Due Diligence
- Identify commercial risks, gaps, and inconsistencies within tender documentation
- Ensure all assumptions, exclusions, and qualifications are clearly documented
- Prevent late-stage surprises by ensuring full due diligence is carried out prior to submission
- Tender Strategy & Business Support
- Support bid strategy by advising on pricing approaches and commercial positioning
- Work closely with senior leadership to align estimates with company objectives
- Contribute to post-tender reviews and continuous improvement of estimating processes
Key Requirements - Proven experience in a senior or lead estimating role within the UAE construction or fit-out sector
- Strong track record of delivering accurate, high-quality BOQs on complex projects
- Extensive UAE supply chain network with established relationships across trades and suppliers
- Deep understanding of local market rates, procurement practices, and commercial standards
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- High level of attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking work
- Ability to challenge pricing and drive value without compromising quality
- Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams
What We’re Looking For - A leader who takes ownership and sets the standard for quality and accuracy
- Someone who understands that winning work must go hand-in-hand with delivering it successfully
- A commercially driven individual who prioritises value, transparency, and accountability
- A proactive problem-solver who identifies risks early and addresses them decisively
The Lead Estimator will play a pivotal role in upholding these values by ensuring that every project starts with a solid commercial foundation.
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