Senior Estimator – Construction Cost Lead

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, 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.