Technical Costing Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026632/Wes

Date posted:

Friday, June 12, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

540000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Technical Costing Engineer (Mechanical / Engineered Equipment)
Alberton, Johannesburg
What if the difference between winning and losing a multi-million-rand project came down to one thing… accuracy?
Not just numbers on a spreadsheet — but the ability to understand how materials behave, how fabrication drives cost, how assumptions impact margin, and how engineering decisions shape commercial outcomes.
This is not a “costing role.”
This is where engineering meets commercial strategy.
Our client, a respected player in the water and engineered equipment space, is looking for a Technical Costing Engineer who can take ownership of the entire pricing and tendering backbone of the business. Someone who can rebuild systems, challenge assumptions, and turn costing from a function into a competitive advantage.

POSITION INFO:

You will step into a role where:

Costing models are not static — they evolve with reality
Tendering is not reactive — it is strategic
Internal sales is not admin — it is a performance driver

You will be trusted to interrogate how things are costed, why margins move, and where risk hides — then build systems that the business can rely on.
Your impact will be felt across:

Equipment costing methodology and model accuracy
Tender quality, pricing strategy, and commercial positioning
Internal sales efficiency and quotation integrity
The alignment between engineering, procurement, and production realities

This role requires more than technical competence. It demands judgement.
What you bring:

A Mechanical Engineering qualification
At least 8 years of experience in costing, estimating, or proposals within an engineered-to-order environment
Advanced Excel capability — not just formulas, but modelling logic
A deep understanding of BOMs, fabrication, and manufacturing cost drivers
The ability to lead, influence, and improve systems — not just operate within them

Experience in water and wastewater, pumps, valves, or heavy engineering environments will give you a strong edge.
What sets you apart: You don’t accept numbers at face value.
You question them.
You rebuild them.
And you stand by them when it matters.
If you are ready to take ownership of a function that directly impacts profitability, scalability, and market competitiveness, this role offers exactly that.
Apply now by sending your CV to
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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