Remote Estimator & Quantity Surveyor (SA)

Optimal Group; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 290,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Group is seeking an Estimator / Surveyor to remotely support clients in South Africa. You will prepare detailed quotations, assess project scope and costs, and collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure competitive pricing and timely tenders.

This full-time role requires accurate costings, strong communication, and a proactive, ownership‑driven mindset to help drive profitable project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and refurbishment projects, delivering quotes and costings.
• Ability to manage client relationships and supplier engagement to build quotes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to hit KPI targets for quotation turnaround.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quotations for works and assess project scope and costs.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and clients to gather pricing and ensure competitive quotes.
• Attend site visits for quote scoping and issue clear, itemised quotes via CRM.

Skills

Construction & Refurbishment

Industry Knowledge

Commercially Driven

Excellent Communicator

Highly Organised

Tech‑Savvy

Calm Under Pressure

Ownership Mentality

Tools

CRM systems

Scheduling platforms

Microsoft 365

Job description

Optimal Group is seeking an Estimator / Surveyor to remotely support clients in South Africa. You will prepare detailed quotations, assess project scope and costs, and collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure competitive pricing and timely tenders.

This full-time role requires accurate costings, strong communication, and a proactive, ownership‑driven mindset to help drive profitable project delivery in a fast-paced environment.