Civil Estimator - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 780,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading building and civil contractor in South Africa, seeks an experienced Civil Estimator to join their Johannesburg team as soon as possible.

You will develop cost-effective tender submissions, analyse drawings, coordinate with suppliers and clients, and ensure timely tender deliverables while maintaining contractual compliance.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Building/BTech in Quantity Surveying or related qualification in built environment.
• 8–10 years of civil estimating experience.
• Strong CCS Candy and MS Office skills.
• Ability to lead multiple tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective estimating function.
• Prepare tender submissions for management approval.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and other departments to discuss estimates.
• Provide cost effective tender pricing.
• Analyse drawings and tender requirements.
• Acquire and analyse tender documents.
• Develop accurate and competitive tender submissions in line with deadlines.
• Verify supplier and subcontractor quotations.

Skills

Estimating

Tender submissions

Cost control

Stakeholder coordination

Education

National Diploma in Building/BTech in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CCS Candy

MS Office

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading building and civil contractor in South Africa is currently looking to hire an experienced Civil Estimator who can join their team in Johannesburg as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Provide an effective and efficient estimating function
• Prepare decision to tender for Management approval
• Consults with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates
• Provide cost effective tender pricing
• Analyse drawings and any special requirements for tenders
• Sources quality and cost-effective materials and resources
• Develop accurate and competitive tender submissions in line with tender deadlines
• Acquire and analyse tender documents
• Implement procurement and bill of quantities processes
• Review material and labour requirements and provide cost effective materials
• Obtain specialist quotations where required
• Verify supplier and subcontractor quotations and/or qualifications
• Quantify materials required per supplier
• Issue any specifications or drawings in consultation with Buyer
• Schedule work to be executed in order to determine the team size and duration of activities required for the tender
• Estimate unit cost rates for the tender
• Assess individual billed items
• Calculate all labour rates, materials and plant content
• Conduct comparative analysis of material suppliers and sub-contractor quotations
• Consult with other stakeholders regarding possible cost-effective solutions
• Obtain feedback from site to determine market rates
• Comply with all contractual, legislative, and statutory obligations
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships
• Ensure placement on client tender lists
• Keep abreast of industry trends

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Building/BTech in Quantity Surveying or similar qualification in the built environment
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in a civil estimating role
• Solid proficiency in CCS Candy and MS Office
• Ability to lead multiple tender submissions through the effective management of the estimating function within the firm

Benefits:

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.