Description:
ESTIMATOR (CIVILS) â CAPE TOWN (NORTHERN SUBURBS) A competitive, market-related salary awaits the right professional Are you a seasoned Civils Estimator ready to make your mark at a reputable, long-established construction company? We are a respected civil engineering contractor based in Cape Townâs Northern Suburbs, delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the region. We are looking for a highly skilled Estimator to strengthen our tendering and pricing function and contribute to our continued growth and success. This is a key office-based role that requires technical expertise, strong costing capability, and a solid understanding of civil construction processes.  Minimum Requirements- Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (preferred)
- 10â15 yearsâ civils estimating experience with proven CCS proficiency
- Strong knowledge of tendering, cost estimating, and QS principles
- Able to interpret drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and numerical ability
- Skilled in interpreting civil engineering documentation
- Proficient in estimating/modelling software (advantageous)
- Highly organised, structured, and deadline-driven
- Professional interpersonal skills with strong commercial and cost-control focus
Key Responsibilities
- Identify suitable tender opportunities through market research and project evaluation
- Review tender documents and assess qualification criteria and returnable requirements
- Attend site briefings and inspections
- Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and pricing schedules using CCS
- Compile and submit complete, compliant bid documents within deadlines
- Adjudicate quotations and support procurement decisions
- Monitor tender validity periods and coordinate extensions
- Follow up on submitted bids and provide outcome reports to senior management
- Lead and support tender office staff
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (preferred)
- 10â15 yearsâ civils estimating experience with proven CCS proficiency
- Strong knowledge of tendering, cost estimating, and QS principles
- Able to interpret drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and numerical ability
- Skilled in interpreting civil engineering documentation
- Proficient in estimating/modelling software (advantageous)
- Highly organised, structured, and deadline-driven
- Professional interpersonal skills with strong commercial and cost-control focus
- Identify suitable tender opportunities through market research and project evaluation
- Review tender documents and assess qualification criteria and returnable requirements
- Attend site briefings and inspections
- Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and pricing schedules using CCS
- Compile and submit complete, compliant bid documents within deadlines
- Adjudicate quotations and support procurement decisions
- Monitor tender validity periods and coordinate extensions
- Follow up on submitted bids and provide outcome reports to senior management
- Lead and support tender office staff
04 Jan 2026;
from:
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