Company: Edde Saudi, Fit-Out Engineering

Work Mode: Work from Home (Remote)

Employment Type: Full time

Experience: Minimum 3 years in fit-out or interior estimation

Note: Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Role

Edde is looking for an Estimation Engineer to prepare accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimates and tender submissions for fit-out and interior projects across the GCC. You will work with the design, procurement and project teams to produce competitive, well-scoped bids for restaurants, offices, retail outlets and other commercial spaces.

Key Responsibilities

- Review drawings, BOQs, specifications and tender documents to understand the project scope.
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for civil finishes, partitions, ceilings, flooring, joinery, MEP and furniture.
- Build accurate cost estimates covering materials, labour, subcontractors, preliminaries and overheads.
- Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, and maintain a rate database.
- Prepare tender submissions, pricing sheets and cost breakdowns on time.
- Spot scope gaps, risks and discrepancies in tender documents, and raise clarifications (RFIs).
- Carry out value engineering and suggest cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality.
- Prepare variation and change-order estimates during project execution.
- Coordinate with the design, procurement, site and project management teams on cost and budget matters.




- Maintain organised estimation records, revisions and version control.
- Keep up to date with material prices and market trends in the UAE, KSA and Qatar.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil, Architectural, Interior or Mechanical Engineering (or a related field).
- Certification in quantity surveying or estimation is an advantage.

Experience
- Minimum 3 years of estimation experience in fit-out, interior contracting or joinery works.
- Prior GCC experience (UAE, KSA, Qatar) is preferred.
- Experience with commercial projects such as F&B;, retail and offices is a plus.

Technical

- Strong quantity take-off skills from 2D drawings (PDF/AutoCAD).
- Good knowledge of fit-out materials, finishes, joinery and MEP interface works.
- Advanced MS Excel skills (formulas, pricing sheets, BOQ formats).
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, and of take-off tools such as Bluebeam or PlanSwift.
- Understanding of BOQs, contract terms, tender procedures and cost control.

Soft Skills

- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Strong written and spoken English (Arabic is an advantage).
- Good communication and vendor negotiation skills.
- Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tenders at once.
- Self-disciplined, reliable and comfortable working independently in a remote setup.

How to Apply Send your CV and sample estimation work to +966 561375473

Work Location: In person

📌 Estimation Engineer (Fit-Out Projects) (Kozhikode)
🏢 EDDE Saudi
📍 Kozhikode