Senior Civil Estimator- Construction Industry
RPO Recruitment
Somerset West, Western Cape
Permanent
Posted 26 September 2025
Job Details
Job Description
Our client, a well-established civil engineering construction company, in the Somerset West area, is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Estimator to join their leadership team. This is a senior-level position offering direct reporting lines to executive management and significant influence over business development and profitability.
Requirements:
- B.Eng Civil Engineering or BSc Quantity Surveying
- Professional Registration (Civil or QS)
- 12-15 years of estimating experience within civil engineering construction
- Proven track record in senior estimating roles
- Advanced proficiency in CANDY/CSS estimating software
- Expert-level Microsoft Excel capabilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of contract suites: GCC, JBCC, NEC, and FIDIC
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Exceptional English communication skills (verbal and written)
- Outstanding planning and negotiation abilities
- Valid driver's license with willingness to travel as required
- Leadership qualities suitable for senior management interaction
Key Responsibilities
Tendering Excellence:
- Identify and evaluate tender opportunities aligned with company capabilities and profit objectives
- Develop comprehensive cost estimates utilizing input from tender support teams
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and hazard identification for all tender submissions
- Create detailed work plans and project strategies
- Present fully costed tender proposals to executive management for approval
- Ensure competitive positioning in all tender submissions
- Lead tender adjudication meetings and decision-making processes
Contract Management & Client Relations:
- Conduct client meetings and manage relationship development
- Lead post-tender negotiations and contract finalization
- Establish cost parameters for successful projects and communicate to site teams
- Support project teams in maintaining budget adherence
Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.