Estimator (Civils)

Recruiter:

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref:

MMAD30102025-1

Date posted:

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market - Related

SUMMARY:
Estimator (Civils)

POSITION INFO:

Estimator (Civils) – Cape Town – Northern Suburbs

A competitive, market-related salary awaits the right professional
Are you a numbers-driven civil construction professional with an eye for detail and a passion for building South Africa’s infrastructure? Here’s your chance to join a respected, long-standing contractor known for delivering top-tier civil projects across the Western Cape.
If you’re an experienced Civil Estimator who takes full ownership of tender pricing, cost estimation, and bid compilation, I’d love to hear from you. This is a key office-based role where precision, insight, and commercial acumen meet opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and evaluate tender opportunities through proactive market analysis.
Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates and pricing schedules using CCS.
Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality, competitive tender bids within tight deadlines.
Attend site meetings and briefings to assess project conditions and clarify technical or commercial requirements.
Evaluate and adjudicate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure best value and compliance.
Coordinate and mentor the tendering and estimating team to maintain consistency and excellence in submissions.
Track and report on tender progress, validity periods and bid outcomes to senior management.

Requirements and Skills:

10–15 years’ experience estimating within the civil construction sector
Proficiency in CCS (non-negotiable)
Strong understanding of tendering procedures, cost estimating, and quantity surveying
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and BOQs with confidence
A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (preferred)
Analytical, organised, and deadline-focused
Detail-obsessed with a strong commercial mindset
A confident communicator who thrives under pressure
Driven to contribute to high-quality, on-budget project delivery

Application Process:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their CV in MS Word format, along with a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, proof of your qualifications, and a head and shoulder photo of yourself to

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