Cost Estimator

Job description / Role

About the Role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented Estimation Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will analyze designs, drawings, and specifications to develop accurate cost estimates for exhibition stands and event builds. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure all project costings are delivered with precision and within deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review visuals, technical drawings, and specifications for exhibition stands and events.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs for all project components.
• Estimate material, equipment, outsourcing, and resource costs using internal templates.
• Submit timely and accurate cost estimates with a 10% variance allowance based on market rates.
• Build, update, and maintain a supplier database; negotiate rate cards and preferential pricing.
• Apply a standard markup margin (30%) as per SESM/VP guidance.
• Prepare professional quotations for internal teams, including Sales and Operations.
• Coordinate with stand fabricators and relevant suppliers.
• Prepare initial budget estimates for senior management review prior to contract finalization.
• Work extended computer-based hours when required to meet project deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in estimation—preferably within exhibitions, events, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of architectural drawings, construction/exhibition estimating processes, and CAD.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage unsociable hours when needed.

Salary:
AED 6,000 to 7,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

The Innovations Group has been operating within the UAE for close to 2 decades and is one of the market leaders in Employee Outsourcing & Recruitment services.

We work across myriad industries servicing the private sector, government, banking & financial institutions and other SME's. As a pioneer in employee outsourcing, we currently have 11,000+ employees outsourced to our clients.

We specialize in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions for diverse nationalities, skill sets & domain expertise.