Responsibilities:

Develop, review and agree with the Chief Estimator, or Manager, Project Controls as applicable, the scope, basis and methodology of any estimate to be undertaken.
Produce the estimate based on the agreed methodology and job specifications.
Review each estimate with the Chief Estimator or Manager, Project Controls, to confirm that correct estimating methodology has been used and agree the quality and accuracy of the estimate and contingency levels if appropriate.
Preparation and presentation of estimating notes and all other documents required for departmental, management and client reviews.
Preparation and maintenance of specific project and proposal statistics.
Assist the Cost Engineer when required in the preparation of contract variations and trends.
Liaise closely with the other operating departments to ensure the timely release of information in order to meet proposal/estimate deadlines.
Ensure that project feedback is properly analyzed to assess the accuracy and consistency of ongoing estimating activity.
Co-ordinates with Project Manager and other Departments to ensure all required technical and commercial input to the estimate is obtained.

Qualifications:

National Diploma in Engineering or Quantity Surveying or equivalent
BSC Engineering Degree or Quantity Surveying or equivalent (Desirable)
Registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (Desirable)

Knowledge, skills and experience: