Senior Civil Engineering Estimator - Western Cape

Recruiter:

Pro Tem Recruitment

Job Ref:

2235282216

Date posted:

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEERING ESTIMATOR

PERMANENT POSITION: HEAD OFFICE, WESTERN CAPE

Job Summary:

The Senior Civil Engineering Estimator plays a critical role in tendering, contract negotiations and client relationships. This individual fulfils a senior position within the Company and reports directly to the MD and Directors of the Company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Tendering:

Identifying and evaluating suitable tenders for the Company, taking into consideration Company resources and profitability margins
Compiling cost estimates using input date from the Tender Assistants
Identifying all potential cost hazards and risks and communicating these ahead of tender submissions
Preparing work plans for tenders
Presenting complete tender cost estimates to the Managing Director for signoff
Submitting tenders to Clients
Ensuring the Company tenders competitively
Chair regular tender adjudication meetings

Contract Negotiations:

Conduct meetings with prospective clients
Manage post-tender negotiations and appointments with Clients
Determining tender cost parameters and communicating this to Site Management and QS Teams to ensure projects remain on budget

Education and Experience:

PR Tech (Civil or QS) or B.Eng (Civil or QS)
At least 12 – 15 years’ experience within an estimating position in a civil engineering construction environment

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical, numerical, planning and negotiation skills
Contract knowledge of GCC, JBCC, NEC and FIDI contract suites
Experience working with CANDY/CSS
Excellent MS Excel Skills
Valid Drivers Licence and prepared to travel as and when required.

Salary: Highly negotiable based on experience

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