Estimator

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Estimator (with CCS Candy Experience)

Support high-impact fire protection tenders with precision estimating

Johannesburg Gauteng South Africa Full-time

About Our Client

A leading provider of fire protection solutions serving the construction and industrial sectors across South Africa. The company delivers compliant high-quality systems and is driven by accuracy performance and professionalism.

The Role: Estimator

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for fire protection and construction-related projects. This role is essential to successful tendering and project planning with a specific focus on utilising CCS Candy estimating software. Working closely with commercial and operational teams the Estimator will help ensure competitive and profitable submissions by producing Bills of Quantities evaluating subcontractor pricing and contributing to risk and value analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 510 years experience in cost estimating within the built environment
Review and interpret architectural structural mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications
Prepare cost estimates for labour materials plant and equipment across fire protection and construction scopes
Develop and manage Bills of Quantities and estimating schedules using CCS Candy
Assess and integrate subcontractor quotations into overall estimates
Collaborate with project managers engineers and procurement to refine cost assumptions
Contribute to risk analysis value engineering and cost optimisation
Prepare tender documentation and assist with formal submissions
Maintain historical cost data and update pricing databases

About You

510 years relevant estimating experience in construction or related industries
Proven experience using CCS Candy software essential
Matric / Grade 12 essential
Diploma or Degree (BTech/NDip) in Quantity Surveying Construction Management Civil Engineering or similar preferred
Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Effective communication and strong organisational abilities
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Word Outlook)

Estimator (with CCS Candy Experience) Support high-impact fire protection tenders with precision estimating Johannesburg Gauteng South Africa Full-time About Our Client A leading provider of fire protection solutions serving the construction and industrial sectors across South Africa. The company d...