Estimator

Recruiter:

Chainlink SA

Job Ref:

2190133368

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Location:

Germiston, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A leading modular engineering solutions company is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop accurate, defensible cost models for engineering projects. The successful candidate will support commercial bids across FEED, EPS, and modular product deliveries by building detailed cost estimates, coordinating with technical teams, and ensuring alignment with approved cost structures and pricing logic.

Minimum Requirements

Candidate may qualify through any one of the following pathways:

Option 1: Qualification Route
- Diploma in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Option 2: Degree Route
- Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Option 3: Experience Route
- No formal qualification, but strong proven experience in estimating within engineering, fabrication, modular plants, or related technical environments

Additional Requirements

Strong analytical and numerical skills
Experience building cost models for engineering projects
Understanding of labour, materials, fabrication, logistics, installation, and commissioning cost drivers
Ability to interpret technical drawings, BOQs, and engineering specifications
Strong communication and coordination skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
High attention to detail and accuracy
Experience working with multi?disciplinary teams (Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication)
Strong administrative and organisational skills

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Cost Modelling
- Develop accurate cost models for modular engineering solutions, FEED deliverables, EPS conversions, and configurable modules
- Estimate labour, materials, fabrication, electrical/instrumentation builds, logistics, installation, commissioning, and lifecycle costs
- Ensure alignment with approved cost structures, overheads, multipliers, and pricing logic
Technical Coordination
- Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Fabrication teams to confirm quantities, BOQs, durations, and assumptions
- Gather vendor pricing, technical inputs, and discipline?specific resource estimates
Commercial Support
- Support the Bid & Proposals Lead with pricing summaries, commercial schedules, and risk?adjusted estimates
- Identify and quantify commercial risks, uncertainties, and cost drivers
- Highlight potential margin exposures
Data & Accuracy Management
- Verify historical cost data, benchmark pricing, and lessons learned
- Maintain estimation libraries, cost databases, and reusable templates
- Ensure consistency between conceptual estimates, FEED?level estimates, and final EPS pricing

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