Estimator
Hire Resolve
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Posted 29 October 2025 - Closing Date 30 December 2025

Job Details

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Estimator to join our dynamic team in Durban. The successful candidate will support the preparation of cost estimates, tender submissions, and pricing schedules for a variety of civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Tender Coordinator with identifying tenders and acquiring tender documents.
  • Attend compulsory tender site briefing meetings when required.
  • Scope tender documentation including contract data, specifications, drawings, and prepare tender scope summaries.
  • Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and import onto CCS Candy.
  • Assist with procurement by splitting BOQs into trade packages, sending out RFQs, and following up on quotations.
  • Review drawings, calculate and check quantities listed in BOQs.
  • Support tracking and compilation of tenders.
  • Develop and draft returnable tender documents including method statements, technical approaches, risk management plans, quality control plans, and tender programmes using MS Projects.
  • Estimate rates using CCS Candy.
  • Post-tender cost control for contracts, including Cost vs Allowable assessment and reporting using CCS Candy.

Requirements:

  • Degree or BTech in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
  • 5+ years’ experience in the Civil Engineering/Construction industry (preference for candidates with both on-site and estimating office experience).
  • CCS Candy experience in estimating and post-tender cost control.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Projects and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong knowledge of construction contract frameworks (FIDIC, GCC, JBCC).

How To Apply:

  • Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Send your CV to: [email protected]  or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.
  • Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve [email protected] 
  • 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.