An Estimator

Minimum Requirements:

• Drivers License and own vehicle.
• Willingness to travel to sites within Africa.
• Estimating experience in the industrial/mining sector.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of EPC and EPCM estimating techniques.
• Commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Site experience.
• Familiarity with FIDIC, NIC, and JBCC suite of contracts.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Estimating:

• Support senior estimators as required.
• Prepare, review, and submit accurate project estimates.
• Develop estimating plans.
• Develop Basis of Estimate (BOE) documents.
• Provide inputs into project schedules as required.
• Identify areas for improvement within the estimating team.
• Understand estimating scope of work, deliverables, schedules, and reporting formats.
• Apply contingency and contingency allowances appropriately.
• Develop cash flow, escalation, and FOREX forecasts.

Procurement:

• Manage vendor communication prior to contract placement.
• Prepare and issue RFQ (Request for Quotation) documentation.
• Develop contract documents for inclusion in enquiries.
• Develop Bills of Quantities in conjunction with Quantity Surveyors.
• Participate in tender adjudication, including commercial and contractual evaluation.
• Prepare Tender Evaluation and Adjudication Reports (TEAR).

Database:

• Improve and maintain the in-house estimating database.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with internal estimating standards.
• Assist in developing estimating guidelines and templates.

Contract Management:

• Maintain familiarity with contract documents throughout project execution.
• Draft and revise contracts in conjunction with Project Controls Manager.
• Advise and guide Project Controls Manager regarding contract matters.
• Prepare draft contractual correspondence.

Administration:

• Filing and document support.
• Take meeting minutes.
• Assist with document control.

Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 5 December 2025. Late applications may still be considered until 27 December 2025.

Please Note:
Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. Should your application be successful, we will contact you. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will remain on our database for possible futu