Estimator â?? Modular Engineering Solutions

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed cost models for modular engineering solutions, FEED deliverables, EPS conversions, and standard/configurable modules.
  • Estimate labour, materials, fabrication, electrical/instrumentation builds, logistics, installation, commissioning, and lifecycle costs.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists (PPE, PPF, PPAE) to gather inputs, vendor pricing, discipline rates, and resource requirements.
  • Ensure all estimates align with internal cost structures, overheads, multipliers, and approved pricing frameworks.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Fabrication to confirm quantities, BOQs, durations, and underlying assumptions.
  • Support the Bid & Proposals Lead with pricing summaries, commercial schedules, and risk-adjusted costings.
  • Review historical data, benchmark pricing, and lessons learned to maintain accuracy and competitiveness.
  • Identify commercial risks, uncertainties, and major cost drivers--highlighting potential margin exposures.
  • Maintain alignment between conceptual costings, FEED-level estimates, and final EPS pricing.
  • Build and maintain estimation libraries, cost databases, and reusable cost templates for future proposals.
Team Structure
  • This role does not include direct reports.
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Proven experience in estimating within engineering, EPC, modular design, fabrication, or related project environments.
  • Strong costing methodology skills and an ability to analyse technical data.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to interface with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • High attention to detail, structured thinking, and strong commercial awareness.
  • Proficiency with cost modelling tools, BOQ development, and vendor pricing assessments.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1603232
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned