Description:
RPO Recruitment's client, a reputable construction company in South Africa is currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Estimator with proven experience in renewable energy projects to join their dynamic team.
The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the preconstruction phase, preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for solar and wind installations across commercial, industrial, and utility-scale markets.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for renewable energy projects, including solar PV, wind farms, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure
- Analyse drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labour estimates
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to develop complete and competitive bids
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and evaluate project risks
- Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Maintain a database of unit costs and historical pricing for future project use
- Assist in bid reviews, proposal development, and value engineering exercises
- Monitor industry trends, construction costs, and renewable energy technology developments
Requirements:
- BTech/BSc degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management or similar
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction estimating work with at least 5 years’ proven experience in the renewable energy sector
- Strong understanding of renewable energy systems and components (e.g., PV modules, inverters, racking systems, wind turbines, battery storage)
- Proficiency in relevant software packages including CCS, Bluebeam, and MS Office
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimates under tight deadlines
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: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com
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.
Requirements:
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for renewable energy projects, including solar PV, wind farms, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure
- Analyse drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labour estimates
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to develop complete and competitive bids
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and evaluate project risks
- Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Maintain a database of unit costs and historical pricing for future project use
- Assist in bid reviews, proposal development, and value engineering exercises
- Monitor industry trends, construction costs, and renewable energy technology developments
- BTech/BSc degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management or similar
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction estimating work with at least 5 years’ proven experience in the renewable energy sector
- Strong understanding of renewable energy systems and components (e.g., PV modules, inverters, racking systems, wind turbines, battery storage)
- Proficiency in relevant software packages including CCS, Bluebeam, and MS Office
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimates under tight deadlines
- 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: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com
18 Jul 2025;
from:
careers24.com