CBU 16792 - Senior Estimator (Retail Shopfitting) East Rand

Introduction

Ref: CBU 16792 - Senior Estimator (Retail Shopfitting) East Rand

Employer Description

Our client specializes in shopfitting projects

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Description

Your responsibilities will be the following

• Review and analyse client technical packs and project specifications.

• Prepare cost estimates for in-house shopfitting and fixture manufacturing.

• Issue RFQs (Requests for Quotation) to subcontractors across all trades (e.g., flooring Tiling/Vinyl/Wood, painting, lighting, electrical, AC, ceilings, signage, shopfronts, media, Plumbing, Wet works, Partitioning, Graphics.)

• Evaluate and compare subcontractor quotations, negotiating best possible pricing and terms

• Compile and populate client BOQs and detailed quotes within required timeframes.

• Track changes in client requirements and assess cost implications.

• Liaise closely with internal project management, manufacturing, and installation teams to align costings with operational requirements.

• Provide ongoing support to project managers during project execution regarding budgets, variations, and cost controls.

• Maintain detailed costing records for transparency and audit purposes.

• Prepare post-quote analysis to improve accuracy and competitiveness in future bids.

• Accuracy and competitiveness of project estimates

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Relevant estimating or quantity surveying qualifications will be advantageous.

Skills

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in estimating, quantity surveying, costing, or commercial management.

• Extensive experience within shopfitting, retail fit-outs, construction, manufacturing, or turnkey project environments.

• Proven experience preparing detailed BOQs, tenders, estimates, and quotations.

• Strong understanding of project costing, procurement, and contract administration.

• Experience working on multi-disciplinary retail or commercial projects.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work under pressure while meeting strict tender deadlines.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Commercially minded with strong business acumen.

• Professional, ethical, and accountable.

Qualifications

• Matric

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Skills

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a QS in the retail fit-out / shopfitting / building construction sector

• Proven track record in tendering, quoting, BOQ preparation, and subcontractor management

• Strong understanding of retail construction and fit-out processes

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines (3-day turnaround expectation).

• Proficiency in MS Excel, costing software, and BOQ preparation.

Package & Remuneration

Salary/Package

Market Related

Benefits

• Pension

• Medical Aid

• 13th Cheque