Senior Estimator | Lead for Civil & Commercial Projects

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd has a Senior Estimator position in the Southern Suburbs of the Western Cape, SA. The ideal candidate will bring leadership in estimating and a solid grasp of construction procurement and contract practices.

Reading architectural, structural, civil drawings, and specifications is essential, along with strong commercial and financial acumen and negotiation skills. Apply through our recruitment team for this senior opportunity.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related built environment field.
  • SACQSP registration advantageous.
  • Minimum of 5 years' senior/lead estimating experience.
  • Proficient in MS Office, CCS Candy, BuildSmart, and other estimating software.
  • Strong knowledge of residential, commercial, industrial, and civil construction methods.
  • Solid understanding of construction materials, labour productivity, procurement, and market conditions.
  • Familiar with contract docs, procurement strategies, and construction contracts.
  • Ability to read architectural, structural, civil drawings and specs.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen; excellent negotiation and analytical skills.

Skills

Leadership experience
Commercial awareness
Analytical skills
Negotiation
Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree / National Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Office
CCS Candy
BuildSmart
Estimating software

Job description

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd has a Senior Estimator position in the Southern Suburbs of the Western Cape, SA. The ideal candidate will bring leadership in estimating and a solid grasp of construction procurement and contract practices.

Reading architectural, structural, civil drawings, and specifications is essential, along with strong commercial and financial acumen and negotiation skills. Apply through our recruitment team for this senior opportunity.

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