Senior Civils Estimator

The-Recruiter; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Estimator to play a pivotal role in preparing and delivering competitive tenders for large-scale civil engineering projects. Candidates must have at least 15 years of expertise in civil infrastructure projects and proficiency in MS Projects, Excel, and CCS. This permanent position offers a competitive package dependent on experience and provides an opportunity to contribute to world-class projects in the industry. Applications should be submitted through the agency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in civil infrastructure projects, construction management, and/or estimating.
• Strong ability to interpret BOQs, drawings, and project specifications.
• Valid Code 8 drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates & project programmes.
• Analyse drawings, quantities, specifications, and technical data.
• Identify tender risks, constraints, and key commercial considerations.
• Source, negotiate, and evaluate supplier & subcontractor pricing.
• Compile professional tender submissions with full compliance.
• Assist with tender handovers and maintain cost/production databases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Planning & Organisation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering

BTech / National Diploma in Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Projects

Excel

CCS

Job description

Senior Civil Estimator

Senior Estimator

About the Role

As a Senior Estimator, you will play a pivotal part in the preparation, analysis and delivery of competitive tenders for large-scale civil engineering projects. The role requires precision, strong commercial insight, and the ability to interpret complex project information.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering OR
• BTech / National Diploma in Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 15 years experience in civil infrastructure projects, construction management and/or estimating
• Proficiency in MS Projects, Excel and CCS
• Knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, GCC 2015, COTO, COLTO and SABS 1200
• Strong ability to interpret BOQs, drawings and project specifications
• Excellent analytical, numerical and communication skills
• Valid Code 8 drivers licence

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates & project programmes
• Analyse drawings, quantities, specifications and technical data
• Identify tender risks, constraints and key commercial considerations
• Source, negotiate and evaluate supplier & subcontractor pricing
• Compile professional tender submissions with full compliance
• Assist with tender handovers and maintain cost/production databases

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail | Commercial Awareness | Strong Planning & Organisation |
• Stakeholder Engagement | Ability to Work Under Pressure

Contract & Package

• CTC: Dependent on experience
• Contract Type: Permanent or Long-Duration Contract (LDC)

If you meet the above requirements and want to contribute to world-class civil engineering projects, submit your application through The Recruiter Grant de Jongh.