Lead Estimator

Reporting To

Elegancia Kitchens

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for industrial and commercial kitchen projects.
• Review tender documents, project specifications, drawings, BOQs, and client requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals for hotels, restaurants, hospitality projects, central kitchens, and F&B facilities.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and internal teams to obtain pricing, technical details, and delivery timelines.
• Analyze project scope, equipment schedules, kitchen layouts, specifications, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns for commercial kitchen equipment, stainless steel fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Identify risks, exclusions, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities during the estimation stage.
• Work closely with the sales, design, procurement, and project execution teams to ensure accurate tender submissions.
• Maintain updated pricing databases, supplier quotations, cost records, and historical project data.
• Support negotiation activities with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure tender submissions are completed within deadlines and in line with company standards.
• Provide technical clarification and commercial support during post-tender discussions.
• Mentor and guide junior estimators, quantity surveyors, or tendering staff as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline.
• Minimum
• 8 years of total experience
• in estimation, tendering, or commercial roles.
• At least
• 5 years of GCC experience
• is required.
• Proven experience in
• industrial kitchen equipment, commercial kitchen supplies, or food service equipment projects
• .
• Previous experience working with reputable
• industrial kitchen providers, kitchen equipment suppliers, or hospitality project contractors
• in Qatar or GCC.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment, stainless steel fabrication, MEP coordination, installation requirements, and hospitality project standards.
• Experience handling mid to large-scale projects for hotels, restaurants, cloud kitchens, central kitchens, catering facilities, or hospitality developments.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, kitchen layouts, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.
• Excellent knowledge of pricing, supplier coordination, cost analysis, and tender preparation.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, estimation tools, AutoCAD reading, and ERP/tendering systems is an advantage.
• Candidates currently based in Qatar or GCC are preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Currently working or previously worked with a major
• industrial kitchen equipment provider in Qatar or GCC
• .
• Strong network of suppliers and manufacturers for commercial kitchen equipment.
• Familiar with international brands and specifications used in hotel and restaurant kitchen projects.
• Able to lead tenders independently from inquiry stage to final submission.
• Commercially sharp, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.

Key Competencies

• Cost estimation and tender management
• Technical-commercial proposal preparation
• Supplier and subcontractor coordination
• BOQ preparation and quantity take-off
• Industrial kitchen equipment knowledge
• Hospitality and F&B project experience
• Value engineering and cost optimization
• Leadership and team coordination
• Strong attention to detail
• Client and consultant coordination