Costing Engineer

The Key Recruitment Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Systems Engineering Company in Parow, Cape Town, is seeking a Costing Engineer to join its dynamic team. You will prepare cost estimates based on specifications, drawings and data, and collaborate with engineering, procurement and production to gather cost data.

The role focuses on analysing material, labour and overhead costs, monitoring trends, and updating cost databases to support tendering and decision-making while identifying opportunities to reduce costs without compromising safety or

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in a similar costing role.
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans.
• Experience in HVAC/ventilation or related applications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates from specifications, drawings and data.
• Analyse material, labour and overhead costs for budgets and pricing.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and production to gather cost data.
• Monitor cost trends and report to management for informed decision-making.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
• Maintain and update cost databases and documentation for accuracy.
• Support tendering and bidding with detailed costing analyses.

Job description

Costing Engineer

An established Air Systems Engineering Company, specialising in large turnkey projects, is seeking a Costing Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Parow, Cape Town.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• A tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, or a related field is considered an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Experience in engineering field either HVAC / ventilation / fans or applications is advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for projects based on specifications, drawings, and data.
• Analyse material, labour, and overhead costs to determine project budgets and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to gather relevant cost data.
• Monitor cost trends and provide regular reports to management for informed decision-making.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety standards.
• Maintain and update cost databases and documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Support tendering and bidding processes with detailed costing analysis.