Civil Estimator: Tendering & Cost Control Lead

Project A Recruitment (S And A Project Management); Durban; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

PROJECT A Recruitment (S And A Project Management) is seeking a skilled tendering professional to support civil projects in Durban. You will work with senior estimators and project directors from scope review through to pricing and post-tender cost control.

Responsibilities include identifying tenders, preparing BOQs in CCS Candy, reviewing drawings, coordinating supplier quotes, and producing comprehensive tender documentation and cost-control plans using MS Project.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying (NQF Level 7+).
• Minimum 5 years in civil/construction; site and estimating office experience preferred.
• Proven CCS Candy experience; strong Excel skills and project costing know-how.

Responsibilities

• Identify tenders and assist with obtaining tender documentation.
• Attend compulsory tender site briefings when required.
• Review tender documentation, including contracts, specs, drawings and returns.
• Prepare tender scope summaries outlining key requirements and deliverables.
• Prepare BOQs and import into CCS Candy; verify quantities.
• Review drawings and quantities in BOQs; split into trade packages.
• Assist with supplier/subcontractor quotations and tender tracking.
• Prepare tender documentation including method statements, risk plans, and MS Project schedules.
• Calculate and price rates using CCS Candy; post-tender cost control.

Skills

Tendering

Cost control

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree / BSc / Bachelor of Technology (NQF7+) in Civil Eng or QS

Tools

CCS Candy

MS Project

Job description

PROJECT A Recruitment (S And A Project Management) is seeking a skilled tendering professional to support civil projects in Durban. You will work with senior estimators and project directors from scope review through to pricing and post-tender cost control.

Responsibilities include identifying tenders, preparing BOQs in CCS Candy, reviewing drawings, coordinating supplier quotes, and producing comprehensive tender documentation and cost-control plans using MS Project.