Designer/Estimator (Trainee Opportunity)

Office Angels; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Contributory pension

Free parking

Job summary

Office Angels UK is seeking a Trainee Designer/Estimator for our Wincanton team. You will support design layouts, calculations and quotations, and work closely with experienced engineers to develop coordinated project designs.

Training will be provided; a background in the trades such as plumbing or heating is welcomed. The role runs 8am-5pm, with 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, contributory pension and free parking.

Qualifications

• Background in construction, plumbing, heating, or similar trades.
• Experience with quotations, drawings and specifications.
• Willing to learn and be trained.
• AutoCAD experience is advantageous; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support design layouts, calculations, and specifications.
• Help prepare quotations for projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to produce coordinated designs.
• Attend client meetings to discuss project requirements.

Skills

Design layouts

Quotation handling

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Designer/Estimator (Trainee Opportunity)

Location

Wincanton

Hours

8am-5pm Monday-Friday

Salary

To be discussed on application - Dependant on experience

Benefits

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, contributory pension, free parking

Are you looking to take your first steps into the world of design and engineering? Our client, a forward-thinking company based in Wincanton, is expanding their team and looking for a Trainee Designer / Estimator to join them. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in construction, plumbing, heating, or similar trades who is eager to learn and grow in a technical design role.

You will be a key player within the design & estimating team and will assist in all elements of project design and estimating.

This role is joining a small team of four and will report into the Senior Design Manager. You will be trained on all aspects of design, but it would be a real advantage if you have experience in a similar field or have studied in this area.

Training will be given but you must be motivated, enthusiastic and driven to learn.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the team with design layouts, calculations, and specifications.
• Helping prepare quotations for projects
• Collaborating with experienced engineers and designers to produce coordinated designs.
• Attending client meetings to discuss project requirements.

The Candidate

• You will have a background of working within construction or the trades such as plumbing, heating, mechanical, electrical industries.
• AutoCAD - This is a real advantage but training will be provided.
• Experience in assisting with small /medium projects.
• Experience of dealing with quotations, drawings, specifications
• A willingness to learn and be trained.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.