Sales Driven Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator

R.A.W. Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in South Africa is seeking a Sales-driven Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to prepare estimates and cost plans for projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction with at least 2 years of experience, is fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, and possesses excellent communication skills. This role demands strong organizational abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, cost plans, bill of quantities, specifications.
• Conduct research on labour costs and materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Competency in Microsoft applications

Ability to read drawings and plans

Product Knowledge- Laser cutting

Product Knowledge- Structural steel

Product Knowledge- Metal work

Bilingual in Afrikaans & English

Education

National Senior Certificate

Tertiary education

Job description

Overview

Vacancy: Sales driven Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Key performance areas

• Prepare estimates, cost plans, bill of quantities, specifications, and schedule of rates for new build, improvements, and maintenance work.
• Preparing preliminary estimates for conceptual projects.
• Determine key variables for cost and other estimates.
• Understand the project / program and its requirements.
• Gather first-hand information from sites, warehouses, or other venues.
• Conduct research to obtain data on labour costs, materials, productions times etc.
• Build and maintain a good relationship with customers.
• Communication between deferent departments on current projects and requirements thereof.
• Confirm payments, open job cards, and follow projects through different departments.

Non-negotiable requirements

• National Senior Certificate
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary education-Advantage.
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications.
• Well-organized and detail oriented
• Able to read drawings and plans
• Valid drivers license
• Product Knowledge- Laser cutting, structural steel and metal work (Advantage)
• Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.
• Contactable references

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