Electrical Estimator - Tenders & Costing Expert

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, an established electrical engineering and contracting organisation in South Africa, seeks an Electrical Estimator to prepare cost estimates and competitive tenders. You will interpret drawings, perform take-offs, price BOQs and manage supplier quotations to meet tight deadlines.

You will liaise with engineering, procurement and project teams, improve estimating methods, and ensure accuracy and consistency across tenders while travelling to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• National Diploma, BTech or Degree in Electrical Engineering with 35+ years' experience in estimating, tendering or costing.
• Proven experience preparing professional electrical tenders.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction and engineering practices.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and BOQs.
• Experience with material take-offs and electrical quantity surveying.
• Knowledge of supplier/subcontractor pricing and tender adjudication.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office; CCS Candy or estimating software is advantageous.
• Knowledge of electrical standards, contracts and regulations; valid driver's licence and travel readiness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical cost estimates for projects and tenders.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender docs.
• Perform accurate material take-offs and price BOQs.
• Develop labour, material, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Request and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Conduct commercial adjudication of quotations and assess risks.
• Prepare competitive tender submissions and clarifications.
• Maintain estimating databases and pricing schedules.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tendering

Costing

Take-offs

MS Excel

Pricing

Education

National Diploma / BTech / Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CCS Candy

MS Office

Job description

Our client, an established electrical engineering and contracting organisation in South Africa, seeks an Electrical Estimator to prepare cost estimates and competitive tenders. You will interpret drawings, perform take-offs, price BOQs and manage supplier quotations to meet tight deadlines.

You will liaise with engineering, procurement and project teams, improve estimating methods, and ensure accuracy and consistency across tenders while travelling to project sites as required.