We are looking for an experienced Estimator with a strong background in infrastructure and landscape projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for tender pricing, cost analysis, quantity measurement, and commercial evaluation, ensuring accurate and competitive project estimates.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates, BOQs, rate build-ups, and tender submissions based on project requirements.
- Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to establish project scope and pricing requirements.
- Carry out quantity take-offs for civil, infrastructure, and landscape works.
- Prepare estimates covering earthworks, roads, utilities, drainage, structures, paving, hardscape, softscape, and irrigation.
- Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations and prepare commercial comparisons.
- Research and maintain current material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor rates.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, commercial, and project teams throughout the tendering process.
- Identify pricing risks, exclusions, scope gaps, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Provide support during post-tender clarifications and commercial negotiations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 8–10 years of relevant estimating experience, preferably with exposure to both infrastructure and landscape projects.
- Strong understanding of civil and landscape construction methods, materials, specifications, and pricing.
- Proven experience in estimating major works including roads, utilities, drainage, earthworks, structures, hardscape, softscape, and irrigation.
- Ability to interpret civil and landscape drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
- Strong analytical and commercial skills with attention to detail.
Software Skills
- CCS Candy Estimation Software – Mandatory.
- AutoCAD for drawing review and quantity verification.
- Experience with CostX, PlanSwift, or similar estimation/take-off software is an advantage.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for pricing, rate analysis, and tender calculations.
- Knowledge of Primavera P6 / MS Project is an advantage.
