Estimation Engineer – Joinery; Senior Estimator

The Estimation Engineer Joinery is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender submissions for custom joinery and millwork projects. This commercially critical role analyzes tender documents, generates detailed material and labour takeoffs, and compiles bid packages that win profitable contracts for JW SPACE.

• Analyze tender drawings, specifications and scope documents to develop detailed joinery cost estimates.
• Produce comprehensive material takeoffs for all joinery items: boards, veneers, laminates, solid timber, hardware, glass, and finishing materials.
• Prepare labour and workshop production cost estimates based on joinery types, complexity, and fabrication hours.
• Solve, compare, and tabulate supplier and subcontractor quotations for materials and specialist finishes.
• Develop final bid pricing with appropriate allowances for overheads, risk, waste, and profit margins.
• Review tender documents for scope gaps, ambiguities, and risk items, and prepare pre‑bid queries for clarification.
• Participate in tender review, value engineering, and bid strategy discussions with senior management.
• Prepare handover documents for awarded projects, including cost plans, BOQ, and procurement lists.
• Maintain and update joinery material cost databases, supplier rate cards, and production cost benchmarks.
• Conduct site surveys to verify dimensions and existing conditions for tendering purposes.

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
• 5–10 years of joinery and/or fit‑out estimation experience in UAE/GCC.
• Strong knowledge of joinery materials, hardware systems, surface finishes, and UAE market pricing.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD for quantity takeoff and drawing interpretation.
• Proficiency in CostX, Candy, or advanced MS Excel for estimation and BOQ preparation.
• Commercially astute with strong numerical accuracy and ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Good understanding of UAE fit‑out contract types and joinery subcontract procurement processes.