Estimator (Africa Operations) - Kempton Park, Gauteng (with travel to other territories/project

Estimator (Africa Operations) - Kempton Park, Gauteng (with travel to other territories/project locations as required) - Salary Market Related

About the Opportunity

A leading construction and engineering group is seeking a mid-career, tech-savvy Estimator to join the Head Office team in Kempton Park. This role serves as part of a planned succession strategy to work alongside and eventually take over from a Senior Estimator over the next 3 to 5 years.

The ideal candidate is a multi-disciplinary professional with experience in both Roads & Earthworks (R&E) and Building projects. Managing Directors are looking for a forward-thinking professional who embraces digital transformation, modern technology, and advanced software to streamline estimating processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed, accurate, and competitive tender estimates for large-scale and multi-disciplinary construction projects across Africa.
• Build complete cost models covering direct labor, plant, materials, preliminaries, and indirect overheads.
• Evaluate tender documents, technical drawings, scope specifications, and subcontractor queries.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure pricing aligns with company risk and governance policies.
• Leverage modern digital tools and technology to improve speed, cost intelligence, and accuracy in bid submissions.
• Perform value engineering and risk assessments during early tender stages.
• Travel periodically to project sites and regional territories as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Experience: 58 years experience in an estimating role, alongside 58 years of direct on-site construction experience.
• Discipline Expertise: Multi-disciplinary background covering Roads & Earthworks (R&E) as well as general Building projects.
• Technical & Software Skills: Proven proficiency in CCS (Candy), Buildsmart, and advanced MS Excel. High adaptability toward modern estimating technologies and digitisation.
• Contracts Knowledge: Strong working familiarity with standard conditions of contract (FIDIC, NEC, JBCC).
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel across project sites and regional offices.