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ABOUT US We're passionate about our people and even more so about what we do INTRODUCTION Who we are RAREcruit has reinvented recruitment with our strict vetting processes that weed out the bad and put the best forward RAREcruit is a comprehensive recruitment agency that believes in the simple philosophy of treating each position with the same level of importance.
Pre-Sales Engineer Duties & Responsibilities AutoCAD, Bill of Quantities Preparation, Client Engagement, Construction Contracts, Contract Management, Cost Estimation, Engineering Estimating, Health and Safety, ISO Standards, Integrated Security Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Procurement, Project Planning, Proposal Development, Risk Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Technical Specification Development, Tendering Desired Experience & Qualification Exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Pre-Sales Engineer!!!

Our client provides integrated security, power, electrical and construction solutions for commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects across South Africa and the broader African continent.

You would be responsible for developing technical and commercial proposals, preparing tenders, quotations and cost estimates, evaluating technical specifications, and designing compliant solutions across security, electronic, electrical, mechanical and infrastructure projects. The role also involves coordinating with suppliers and clients, identifying project risks and supporting successful project delivery.

Responsibilities: 
  • Develop technical and commercial proposals for security, electronic, electrical, mechanical and infrastructure projects. 
  • Review specifications, drawings and site conditions; prepare compliant solutions, equipment selections and technical submissions. 
  • Prepare and price tenders, quotations, bills of quantities and detailed estimates for equipment, labour, subcontractors and maintenance. 
  • Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations; confirm pricing, lead times and compliance. 
  • Coordinate technical tender returnables and client clarifications. 
  • Identify scope, cost and contractual risks; support client presentations and hand over awarded work, budgets and assumptions to project teams. 
  • Engage with clients to understand and clarify their requirements, and maintain regular liaison throughout the project to communicate progress, address queries and ensure alignment with agreed deliverables. 

Requirements: 
  • Degree or diploma in Engineering or a related discipline. 
  • Knowledge of engineering estimating, tendering, BOQs, technical specifications and integrated security systems, including CCTV, access control and perimeter protection. 
  • Ability to interpret drawings and prepare technical documentation using AutoCAD , Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project. 
  • Understanding of procurement, contract requirements, project planning, health and safety, and applicable technical standards. 
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. 
  • Basic knowledge of FIDIC, NEC3, JBCC & GCC contracts 

 

Thank you for applying with RAREcruit!

 

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https://rarecruitglobal.com/

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If you're not contacted within three working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

By submitting your personal data and application you hereby confirm that you have no objection for RAREcruit (Pty) Ltd to retain your personal information on our database for future employment opportunities that may arise and, that the information you have provided is true, correct and up to date. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us.

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