Senior Estimator: Transmission & Substations Bid Strategy

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

nGAGE Talent Limited is seeking a Senior Estimator in Johannesburg to lead the preparation of competitive tenders for large-scale power infrastructure projects. You will own the full tender life cycle, delivering technically sound and commercially competitive proposals to secure EPC/EPCM opportunities.

Join a commercially astute team working with engineering, procurement, planning and commercial groups to craft winning bid strategies and provide leadership throughout the tender process.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Extensive estimating experience within transmission, substations, power infrastructure or major EPC projects.
• Proven track record of pricing and securing large-scale engineering projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract understanding.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value tenders under demanding deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of complex technical and commercial tenders.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies for transmission and substation projects.
• Manage the entire estimating process from bid evaluation through to final submission.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary bid teams to ensure high-quality, compliant submissions.
• Support bid clarification meetings and commercial negotiations where required.
• Analyse drawings, specs and contract docs to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Produce BOQs and detailed pricing models.
• Obtain, evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop cost build-ups, unit rates and benchmarking databases.
• Conduct commercial risk assessments and contingencies.
• Present pricing strategies and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Bid Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical skills

Costing

Education

Electrical Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Tools

Candy CCS

Job description

nGAGE Talent Limited is seeking a Senior Estimator in Johannesburg to lead the preparation of competitive tenders for large-scale power infrastructure projects. You will own the full tender life cycle, delivering technically sound and commercially competitive proposals to secure EPC/EPCM opportunities.

Join a commercially astute team working with engineering, procurement, planning and commercial groups to craft winning bid strategies and provide leadership throughout the tender process.