Trainee Estimator/Designer - Engineering/Gas Systems

Speck & Burke is a specialist laboratory gas systems installer. With continued expansion of our business throughout the UK, we are looking to grow our team. We have a vacancy for a trainee estimator/designer looking for a challenging new career opportunity.

We are looking for a professional and driven individual to work alongside our current team. We deliver pre-designed and design and build projects across a wide range of sectors. We offer ongoing training and progression as well as the opportunity to work for a rapidly growing company within a busy and varied working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret customer requirements from site surveys, specifications, drawings and related documents to identify product and labour requirements for each project.
• Preparing bill of quantities and quotations.
• Acquire practical and theoretical knowledge to consider the impact of various types of building and installation requirements.
• Assist in the production of client facing documentation detailing job specific technical & commercial information.
• Control & manage your enquiry workload in keeping with deadlines.
• Develop knowledge of regulatory requirements for compressed gases.

Qualifications & Experience

The following would be an advantage though not essential as full training will be provided.

• Experience in an estimating/design capacity preferably within an engineering environment
• Formal qualification in either engineering/design/project management (HND or above)
• Ability to interpret engineering and construction drawings
• Methodical attitude with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Competent use of Microsoft Office Programmes (proficient use of Excel)
• Experience with CAD software would be an advantage

Behavioural Competencies

Consistently deliver the highest standard of work with a desire to continuously develop and improve.

• Demonstrate passion and pride in your work
• Dedicated to meeting/exceeding client expectations and requirements
• Focussed and driven to achieve successful outcomes on every project
• Effective planner who organises themselves to achieve maximum efficiency and output
• Approachable team player who is able to communicate at different levels, in a variety of situations and who can clearly communicate ideas, plans and priorities to others
• Ability to solve problems, present solutions and make decisions, sometimes under pressure, whilst maintaining high standards
• Desire to improve, demonstrated by actively pursuing your own personal development

Personal Qualities

• Methodical forward thinker and planner
• Ability to work under pressure and flexible in approach to deadlines
• Highly motivated, good work ethic and enthusiasm
• Confident and articulate with an attention to detail
• Able to communicate at different levels and situations and influence people
• Able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
• Quick thinker and adaptable to different situations
• Approachable and good interpersonal skills
• Creative mind - thinks about the best way to provide information in a clear and concise manner
• Takes full accountability for performance and professional development

Benefits

• A competitive salary, £30k
• 34 days annual leave (including 9 statutory)
• Private healthcare
• Pension