Estimation Engineer – Joinery & Wooden Doors

Position: Estimation Engineer – Joinery & Wooden Doors
Position Overview
As an Estimation Engineer – Joinery & Wooden Doors at UNICO MEA, you will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, quantity take-offs, pricing, and commercial proposals for joinery and wooden door projects, ensuring competitive and commercially viable tender submissions in line with project requirements and company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
\* Prepare detailed estimates and commercial proposals for joinery and wooden door projects.
\* Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements to identify scope and pricing requirements.
\* Carry out accurate quantity take-offs for joinery, wooden doors, frames, finishes, ironmongery, and related items.
\* Analyze project specifications and drawings to identify materials, finishes, construction methods, and technical requirements.
\* Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing.
\* Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, manufacturing, finishing, installation, logistics, and other project-related costs.
\* Coordinate with design, technical, procurement, production, and project teams to ensure accurate and complete estimates.
\* Identify exclusions, qualifications, deviations, assumptions, and commercial risks within tender documents.
\* Review supplier and subcontractor quotations and participate in price negotiations where required.
\* Prepare tender summaries, comparison sheets, cost breakdowns, and commercial submissions for management review.
\* Ensure all estimates and quotations are prepared and submitted within the required tender deadlines.
\* Participate in tender clarification meetings and respond to technical and commercial queries.
\* Maintain and update databases of material, labor, manufacturing, and installation costs for future estimates.
\* Provide estimation and commercial support during negotiations, variations, and post-tender clarifications when required.
Required Skills
\* Strong knowledge of joinery, wooden doors, frames, finishes, and interior fit-out works.
\* Good understanding of joinery manufacturing processes, materials, finishes, and installation methods.
\* Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.
\* Strong knowledge of quantity take-offs, costing, pricing, and tender preparation.
\* Good understanding of material, labor, manufacturing, installation, and logistics costs.
\* Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
\* Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and MS Office.
\* Ability to handle multiple tenders simultaneously and work effectively under tight deadlines.
Qualifications & Experience
\* Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Interior Design, or a related field.
\* 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in estimation and tendering, preferably within joinery, wooden doors, or interior fit-out projects.
\* Proven experience in preparing estimates and tenders for large-scale joinery and wooden door projects.
\* Experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal technical and production teams.
\* UAE and GCC project experience is an advantage.
\* Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify risks and opportunities within tender documents.
\* A team player with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet demanding project and tender deadlines.