Cost Estimator / Estimation Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, BOQs, specifications, scope of work, and client requirements.
• Prepare cost sheets for exhibitions, events, booths, branding, signage, fabrication, fit-out, and related projects; prepare and verify BOQs.
• Calculate quantities for materials, fabrication, installation, transportation, manpower, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Obtain, review, and compare supplier, subcontractor, fabricator, and service-provider quotations.
• Prepare cost breakdowns and apply appropriate markup, overhead, profit margin, contingency, and commercial allowances.
• Prepare final pricing and quotation sheets for the Sales or Commercial Team.
• Coordinate with internal teams, identify cost implications or missing information, and maintain organized costing records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• 3–5 years of relevant estimation, costing, quantity surveying, or related industry experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge, including formulas and costing spreadsheets; ability to interpret drawings, BOQs, layouts, and specifications.
• Understanding of materials and work including MDF, plywood, acrylic, aluminum, PVC, digital printing, lighting, electrical works, carpentry, and metal fabrication.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to obtain and evaluate quotations, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in events, exhibitions, signage, advertising, branding, fabrication, interior fit-out, retail displays, or digital printing is preferred.