
Senior Civil Tenderer/Quantity Surveyor - Construction Industry
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the preparation and submission of competitive civil tenders
- Analyse project specifications, drawings, and contractual documents
- Prepare detailed BOQs and cost estimates using industry-standard software
- Engage with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing and quotations
- Identify and evaluate tender risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders during tender clarification stages
- Attend tender briefings and site visits as required
- Manage all commercial aspects of awarded projects
- Monitor project costs and budgets, reporting on cost variances and profitability
- Prepare and submit monthly valuations, progress claims, and variation orders
- Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and procurement terms
- Ensure compliance with contract conditions and company policies
- Support project teams with financial planning, forecasting, and cost reporting
- National Diploma in Building/BTech in Quantity Surveying/Civil Engineering or similar
- Minimum 15 years of experience in civil construction, with a strong track record in tendering and quantity surveying
- Proven experience in earthworks, bulk services, stormwater, pipelines, or related civil infrastructure
- Excellent understanding of local construction regulations, SANS standards, and contract law (e.g., JBCC, GCC, FIDIC)
- Proficiency in estimating and QS software (e.g., CCS Candy, WinQS, BuildSmart)
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to lead and mentor junior staff
- Drivers license and willingness to travel to project sites when required
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com
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