Civil Estimator - Construction Industry
RPO Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
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Posted 11 July 2025

Job Details

Job Description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading building and civil contractor in South Africa is currently looking to hire an experienced Civil Estimator who can join their team in Johannesburg as soon as possible. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide an effective and efficient estimating function
  • Prepare decision to tender for Management approval
  • Consults with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates
  • Provide cost effective tender pricing
  • Analyse drawings and any special requirements for tenders
  • Sources quality and cost-effective materials and resources
  • Develop accurate and competitive tender submissions in line with tender deadlines
  • Acquire and analyse tender documents
  • Implement procurement and bill of quantities processes
  • Review material and labour requirements and provide cost effective materials
  • Obtain specialist quotations where required
  • Verify supplier and subcontractor quotations and/or qualifications
  • Quantify materials required per supplier
  • Issue any specifications or drawings in consultation with Buyer
  • Schedule work to be executed in order to determine the team size and duration of activities required for the tender
  • Estimate unit cost rates for the tender
  • Assess individual billed items
  • Calculate all labour rates, materials and plant content
  • Conduct comparative analysis of material suppliers and sub-contractor quotations
  • Consult with other stakeholders regarding possible cost-effective solutions
  • Obtain feedback from site to determine market rates
  • Comply with all contractual, legislative, and statutory obligations
  • Build and manage stakeholder relationships
  • Ensure placement on client tender lists
  • Keep abreast of industry trends

 

Requirements:

  • National Diploma in Building/BTech in Quantity Surveying or similar qualification in the built environment
  • Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in a civil estimating role
  • Solid proficiency in CCS Candy and MS Office
  • Ability to lead multiple tender submissions through the effective management of the estimating function within the firm

 

Benefits:

Salary:  Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications

 

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

 

  • 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.