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Build Your Future With a Growing Construction Group
An established turnkey construction group with a national footprint is seeking an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join our team as a Commercial Partner.
This is not a traditional salaried position. It is an opportunity for a commercially driven construction professional to leverage their expertise, network, and industry relationships while earning directly from the success of the projects they help secure and deliver.
Our business operates across commercial, industrial, agricultural, residential, coatings, waterproofing, concrete, and infrastructure sectors, delivering projects from concept through to completion.
About the Opportunity
As a Commercial Partner, you will take ownership of the full commercial lifecycle of projects, including:
- Estimating and pricing of projects
- Preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
- Project budgeting and cost planning
- Tender and quotation management
- Cash flow forecasting and cost reporting
- Supplier and subcontractor pricing procurement
- Client and professional team relationship management
- Business development and project origination
- Commercial project close-out and handover
You will be supported by an experienced administration and operations team, allowing you to focus on commercial delivery and business growth.
Compensation Structure
This opportunity is designed for professionals who want to be rewarded based on performance and results.
You will earn 20% of the Gross Profit generated on each project you originate and manage commercially.
Gross Profit is calculated as:
Project Revenue less Direct Project Costs
Example:
- Project Gross Profit: R500,000
- Your Share (20%): R100,000
There is no earning ceiling. Your income is directly linked to the value you create and the projects you help secure and deliver.
What We Provide
We provide the platform and infrastructure so that you can focus on generating and delivering opportunities:
- Established brand credibility and market presence
- Supplier accounts and negotiated pricing structures
- Administrative support
- Quoting and invoicing assistance
- Access to project execution teams
- Technical and operational support
- Business networking opportunities
- Collaborative and values-driven environment
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess:
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in construction estimating or quantity surveying
- Strong understanding of commercial, industrial, or agricultural construction projects
- Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to prepare accurate estimates and project budgets
- Strong client relationship management skills
- Ability to identify and generate new business opportunities
- High level of professionalism and integrity
Advantageous
- Experience with CCS Candy, BuildSmart, or similar estimating software
- ASAQS or SACQSP registration
- Existing network within the construction, property, engineering, or development sectors
Our Values
We are looking for professionals who embody:
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Courage
- Respect
Success in this role requires someone who takes ownership, communicates openly, builds lasting relationships, and consistently delivers value to clients and project stakeholders.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This model is ideal for experienced estimators and quantity surveyors who:
- Want greater earning potential than a traditional salary structure
- Have strong industry relationships and commercial expertise
- Prefer focusing on business generation and commercial management rather than operational administration
- Want the support of an established construction platform without the overheads and risks of running their own business
If you are an entrepreneurial construction professional looking for a long-term growth opportunity with significant earning potential, we would like to hear from you.
