Estimator- Landscape

Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, scope of work, and contract requirements. Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for landscaping, irrigation, hardscape, softscape, planting, water features, and related civil works. Prepare accurate cost estimates based on drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements. Analyze material, manpower, equipment, subcontractor, and other project-related costs. Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. Prepare comparison statements for materials, suppliers, and subcontractor quotations. Develop detailed rate analysis for landscaping and external works activities. Prepare tender pricing, commercial proposals, and detailed cost breakdowns. Review project drawings and identify discrepancies, omissions, scope gaps, and potential cost impacts. Coordinate with the Design, Planning, Procurement, Project, and Commercial teams to clarify technical and commercial requirements. Maintain a database of current material, plant, manpower, subcontractor, and supplier rates. Assist in preparing value engineering proposals and identify cost-saving opportunities. Prepare preliminary estimates and budgets for new projects. Review variations, additional works, and revised quantities and provide cost estimates as required. Support the preparation of tender submissions within required deadlines. Participate in tender clarification meetings and respond to commercial queries. Ensure all estimates are prepared accurately and in accordance with project specifications and company pricing procedures. Maintain proper records of estimates, quotations, rate analyses, tender documents, and supporting calculations.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline. 4–8 years of relevant experience in estimation and tendering within the landscaping or construction industry. Strong experience in landscape estimation, quantity take-off, BOQ preparation, and rate analysis. Experience with landscaping projects involving softscape, hardscape, irrigation, planting, water features, swimming pools, and external works is highly preferred. UAE/Dubai experience with a landscaping contractor is preferred. Strong knowledge of landscaping materials, plants, irrigation systems, paving, kerbstones, outdoor structures, and associated civil works. Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents. Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Excel; experience with estimation/QS software is an advantage. Strong knowledge of supplier and subcontractor market rates in the UAE. Ability to prepare competitive and commercially accurate bids within tight deadlines. Strong analytical, numerical, negotiation, and communication skills. Good attention to detail and ability to work independently and under pressure. Key Skills Landscape Estimation | Tendering | Quantity Take-Off | BOQ | Rate Analysis | Cost Estimation | Softscape | Hardscape | Irrigation | Planting | Swimming Pools | Water Features | External Works | Supplier Quotations | Subcontractor Quotations | AutoCAD | MS Excel | UAE Construction Employment Type Full-time