Hiring: Estimator – Luxury Retail Displays, Kiosks & POSM | Dubai
This role is only for estimators from retail display, POSM, signage or retail fixture manufacturing. Candidates from general joinery, residential or villa fit-out, or construction QS backgrounds will not be considered.
Our client is a manufacturer in Dubai, make retail displays, signage, podiums, kiosks and POSM for luxury and premium brands, and they’re looking for an experienced Estimator to join their team.
What you’ll do
- Read client briefs, design drawings and 3D renders, then do quantity take-offs
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and BOQs covering materials (MDF, plywood, veneer, solid surface, acrylic, metal, glass, lighting), factory labour, finishes, packing, logistics and installation
- Get and compare supplier and subcontractor quotes for metalwork, acrylic, LED, printing and similar work
- Prepare quotations and send them out on time, then support negotiations and value engineering
- Work closely with design, production and project teams so budgets are realistic and can be built
- Compare estimated and actual costs after each project and keep the costing database up to date
What we’re looking for
- 4+ years as an Estimator in retail display, POSM, signage or retail fixture manufacturing, with luxury or premium brand projects strongly preferred. General joinery or construction fit-out experience alone is not enough.
- UAE experience preferred
- Can read shop drawings and technical drawings well. AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
- Strong Excel skills and a good grasp of materials, finishes and factory processes
- Accurate, fast and able to handle several tenders at once
Package: Up to AED 10,000 per month (all-inclusive), depending on experience
Location: Dubai | Full-time, on-site
Joining: Immediate or short notice preferred
