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Senior Estimator - Transmission & Substations

Johannesburg, Gauteng💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-26 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead the preparation of competitive tenders for large-scale power infrastructure projects including transmission and substations.

Role type

Senior Estimator (EPC/EPCM)

Builds

Competitive bids for major grid infrastructure projects

Domain

Energy sector, Power infrastructure, Transmission & Substations

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Cost estimation, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation, Commercial risk assessment, Supplier/subcontractor negotiation, Bid strategy development, Contract analysis

Preferred skills

High-voltage transmission experience, Utility-scale substation projects, EPC/EPCM contracting environment, Candy CCS or equivalent estimating software, Construction methodology knowledge

Technologies

Candy CCS

Responsibilities

Lead preparation and submission of complex technical and commercial tenders, Develop competitive pricing strategies, Coordinate multidisciplinary bid teams, Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, Conduct commercial risk assessments, Mentor junior estimators

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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