Background
Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has established itself as a leading turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East. We specialize in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metalworks, and sophisticated shop fittings.
As a result of expansion, in a key growth market UAE we are seeking to appoint well-qualified staff to take our business forward. Therefore, we are offering interviews for suitable candidates who are looking to evolve their careers. We offer an established work environment and a loyal and respectful corporate culture.
Our UAE Fit out team is located in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi and Al Barsha Dubai. The team has delivered prestigious projects across the UAE and different sectors, which is a strong testimony of our adaptability and relentless focus on quality.
Role Summary
The Estimator is in charge of working out job estimates in the most realistic, accurate and competitive way for the submission of quotations and tenders on enquiries received. Timely attendance to receive enquiries and preparation of estimates using our proprietary estimation system.
Duties and responsibilities
- Receipt of contract enquiries, reviewing and preparing a plan of action to price the enquiries assigned within the deadline requested
- Ability to follow through enquiry from client and help clarify scope to achieve quote accuracy in line with client’s instructions / expectations
- Liaise with the line manager and other team members to develop the overall strategy for the tender
- Send out enquiries to the supply chain to ensure the best prices are received by selecting the most suitable suppliers / manufacturing location for the project
- Liaise and request support from other individuals in the organization to produce programmes and quality submissions as dictated by the enquiry/RFQ
- Analyze the supply chain quotes & negotiate the best costs with knowledge of raw material costs & manufacturing rate across various economies. Review their terms and conditions and compare with basic tender practices
- Prepare tender analysis information & present in a professional fashion for both internal analysis & presentation to the client
- Install the costs with sufficient detail to enable contract review
- Analyze the mark-ups for presentation at the tender vet meetings
- Ensure the tender summary sheet is signed off in accordance with the procedure
- Monitor the tenders/quotations and attend meetings with the clients as required
- Review the enquiry in detail i.e., conditions of contract. Specification, drawings, bill of materials etc., to identify opportunities, risks, discrepancies and qualify those suitably
- Attend hand-over meetings between the Estimating Dept. and the Operational and Commercial Teams & prepare sufficient information to the relevant teams to take the project forward
Personal qualities
The ideal candidate for the role as Estimator has the following skills, personal qualities, and experience:
- 2 - 4 years of minimum experience in fitout industry (Retail, F&B, Office Projects, Cinemas, Theme Park) preparing estimates preferably with UAE experience
- B. Tech, B.E or Diploma holder
- Knowledge of the full tender process and experience of value engineering
- Experience of analysing trade comparisons
- IT-literate – Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Ability to manage your own time in order to hit deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally in ‘business English’ both in writing and orally
We are looking forward to receiving your application for the position of Estimator in case you meet the above-mentioned criteria.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.