Estimator / Quantity Surveyor (Building)

Lotus HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a qualified junior-mid level Estimator. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying and 2-5 years of experience developing competitive tenders for luxury residential projects. Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in scheduling and estimation software are essential. Possible candidates must be prepared for interview and relocation costs if not residing in the area.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in tender development for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Proven experience in translating project documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and compliant tenders for building projects.
• Conduct analysis of risk factors to ensure profitability.
• Meet international standards in a high-pressure environment.

Skills

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Experience in developing accurate tenders for building projects

Certification in CCS

Proficient in scheduling, estimation and reporting software

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Scheduling software

Estimation software

Reporting software

Job description

Our client, a well-established and expanding construction company, are seeking to employ a qualified junior-mid level Estimator to join their dynamic team in the Cape Town region

Please note : this role is focused on the building sector, with preference to those who have worked in the luxury residential sector.

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION

• You MUST have completed a tertiary qualification in Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying coupled with 2-5 years’ experience in the development of accurate, compliant and competitive tenders for greenfield and brownfield Building projects.
• Certification in CCS is essential and an assessment will be conducted.
• You will have proven experience in translating building project documentation and productivities, understand the requirements of each project and be able to effectively use various scheduling, estimation and reporting software tools.
• You will understand the risk factors and conduct an analysis of the requirements to ensure profitability
• You will have proven multi-tasking skills, be able to effectively manage more than one tender simultaneously and understand competitive pricing
• You will be flexible to travel if needed, have exceptional interpersonal skills, effectively communicate at all levels, lead by example and deliver results in a high pressure environment, meeting international standards.

Please note that should you not be resident in the Cape Town region but wish to apply, any costs incurred for interviews or relocation will be at your own expense

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.

Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.