Senior Building Estimator - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment's client, a prominent building contractor in Gauteng, seeks a Senior Estimator to join their Johannesburg team urgently. The role demands a BTech/BSc in Quantity Surveying and 10+ years of commercial construction experience, with strong cost analysis and CCS/BuildSmart/MS Office proficiency.

The successful candidate will oversee cost estimation including labour, materials, and equipment, ensuring accurate total project costs and effective cost control from tender to completion.

Qualifications

• BTech/BSc degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• 10+ years of extensive experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Proficient in CCS, BuildSmart and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and cost-knowledge skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in project management to calculate total project cost (labour, materials, equipment).

Responsibilities

• Accurately calculate total construction costs including labour, materials and equipment.
• Provide detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Assist in procurement and cost-control throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

BTech/BSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CCS

BuildSmart

MS Office

Job description

RPO Recruitment's client, a prominent building contractor in Gauteng, is currently on the lookout for a qualified and experienced Senior Estimator to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg as soon as possible.

Requirements:

• BTech/BSc degree in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Over 10 years’ extensive experience in the commercial construction industry
• Solid proficiency in CCS, BuildSmart, MS Office
• Strong analytical skills with detailed knowledge of construction costs
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in project management to accurately calculate the total cost of a construction project, including labour, materials, and equipment needed for the project

Benefits:

Salary: R1,2M – R1,4M CTC per annum, negotiable

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.