Key Responsibilities

• Study tender documents, drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for landscaping projects

• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials (soft/hard landscaping — plants, irrigation, paving, pergolas, etc.), labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs

• Carry out site visits/measurements when required to verify scope and quantities

• Source and obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for pricing accuracy

• Prepare BOQs and take-offs from architectural/landscape drawings

• Analyze project specifications to identify potential risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving alternatives

• Compile and submit tender/proposal documents within deadlines

• Coordinate with design, procurement, and site teams to ensure estimates align with actual project execution capability

• Maintain a database of historical costs, supplier rates, and market pricing trends

• Track and update estimates during project negotiation phases

• Support post-award handover of estimated budgets to the project/site team

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field)

• 2–5 years of estimating experience, ideally in landscaping, hardscaping, or related construction sectors

• UAE market experience preferred

Skills

• Strong knowledge of landscaping materials, methods, and market rates

• Proficiency in estimating/take-off software (e.g., AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar) and MS Excel

• Ability to read and interpret landscape architectural drawings and specifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Good negotiation skills with suppliers and subcontractors

• Attention to detail and ability to work under tender deadline pressure

• Good communication skills for coordinating across departments