Design And Estimation Engineer – Fortezza Interiors

Fortezza Interiors is a Dubai-based interior design and fit-out company delivering commercial, retail, hospitality and residential projects. We are looking for a Design & Estimation Engineer to bridge the design intent and the commercial reality of each project: producing accurate technical drawings, preparing competitive and well-structured tenders, and making sure what we price is what we can build.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Technical Development

• Prepare and develop shop drawings, joinery details, ceiling and floor layouts, sections and elevations from concept and tender drawings.
• Coordinate architectural, interior, MEP and structural requirements to resolve clashes before they reach site.
• Prepare material schedules, finishes specifications and technical submittals for client, consultant and landlord approval.
• Prepare and manage drawing packages for authority and landlord approvals (Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, Trakhees, DDA, DEWA, mall and building management requirements).
• Update drawings for design changes, site conditions and as-built records.
• Review design proposals for buildability and propose practical alternatives that maintain design intent.

Estimation and Tendering

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and scope of work to identify requirements, risks and exclusions.
• Carry out accurate quantity take-offs and prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for joinery, partitions, ceilings, flooring, wall finishes, doors, glazing, MEP and specialist items.
• Obtain, compare and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors; maintain an up-to-date rate database.
• Build cost estimates covering materials, labour, preliminaries, overheads, risk and margin.
• Prepare tender submissions, technical and commercial clarifications, and tender qualifications.
• Carry out value engineering to reduce cost while protecting quality and design intent.
• Prepare and revise estimates for variations and change requests.

Project Support

• Hand over the awarded estimate, budget baseline and scope breakdown to the Project Manager and procurement team.
• Support procurement with technical specifications, material comparisons and approved vendor information.
• Support site teams with technical queries, drawing clarifications and RFIs.
• Assist in valuing variations, preparing cost-to-complete reports and supporting final account discussions.
• Maintain organised records of drawings, revisions, estimates, quotations and submittals.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate

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