Senior Water Estimator – Large‑Scale Civil Construction

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Water Estimator to join a leading South African civil contractor. The role focuses on preparing, pricing and delivering competitive tenders for major water‑related infrastructure projects across Johannesburg or Durban.

Key responsibilities

• Develop complete tender packages for water treatment plants, sewage and wastewater facilities, reservoirs, bulk pipelines, pump stations and related civil structures.
• Analyse technical specifications, drawings and bills of quantities to produce accurate cost estimates.
• Coordinate pricing with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring commercial risk is managed.
• Maintain up‑to‑date cost databases and support project programming and resourcing.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure tender compliance with client requirements, especially major water boards and municipalities.

Required profile

• Extensive estimating and tendering experience within a large civil contracting environment.
• Proven track record on complex water infrastructure projects valued at R500 million or more.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, pricing structures, programming and commercial risk assessment.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and bills of quantities.
• Experience with South African water utilities, boards or municipalities is highly desirable.
• Based in Johannesburg or Durban.

Required skills

• Construction estimating
• Tender preparation
• Cost modelling
• Bill of quantities analysis
• Technical specification interpretation

What we offer

• Market‑related total cash compensation package.
• Attractive incentive scheme.
• Strong pipeline of major civil and water infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to work with a respected civil construction group.