Construction Estimator & Quantity Surveyor (Budgeting)

ZealHR; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeal HR (Pty) Ltd in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our construction team. You will prepare cost analyses from drawings, evaluate tenders, and manage budgets across project lifecycles.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc QS or BTech, has 3–5 years of relevant experience, and can deliver accurate commercial reporting, monthly valuations, and cost forecasting as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) Quantity Surveying or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) required.
• Quantity Surveying (QS) qualification essential.
• 3–5 years’ experience as an Estimator / QS within the Construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost analyses based on architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials and labour.
• Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and negotiate with contractors or suppliers.
• Control all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure.
• Monitor and keep track of project progress and measure/valuate variations in the work during the contract for interim payments and final account.
• Work as part of a team to ensure client requirements are delivered.
• Carry out monthly valuations of work in progress and forecast final costs and sales.
• Provide commercial advice to project staff including reviewing and drafting correspondence.

Skills

Estimator experience

QS knowledge

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

BTech

Job description

Zeal HR (Pty) Ltd in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our construction team. You will prepare cost analyses from drawings, evaluate tenders, and manage budgets across project lifecycles.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc QS or BTech, has 3–5 years of relevant experience, and can deliver accurate commercial reporting, monthly valuations, and cost forecasting as part of a team.