Electrical Estimator

TieTalent; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Company Pension Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Professional membership paid annually

Discounted corporate gym membership

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking two Electrical/Mechanical Estimators to join their Southampton office. The role involves preparing accurate estimates for M&E engineering projects across the UK and overseas. Applicants should possess an HNC/HND/BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car or allowance, 25 days holiday, and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a background in estimating, project management, or design.
• Knowledge of the water industry is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of the water industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare multi-discipline proposals for various sectors.
• Program workloads with a team focusing on deadlines.
• Understand client specifications and documentation required.
• Compile documentation, schedules, and data sheets.
• Identify project requirements, including programmes and value engineering.
• Liaise with design teams and suppliers.
• Prepare cost analysis spreadsheets.
• Attend site visits and consider site safety.
• Attend site visits and consider health and safety.

Skills

Knowledge of contract conditions (NEC)

IT literacy (MS Office, MS Project)

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Confident and organized

Education

HNC/HND/BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

TieTalent is seeking two Electrical/Mechanical Estimators to join our Head Office team in Southampton. The Estimators will focus on preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, and the necessary technical and commercial submission documentation for a wide variety of M&E engineering projects throughout the UK and overseas. The role is based at our Southampton office with potential exposure to projects nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Prepare multi-discipline proposals for the process, water and waste sectors, as well as the energy sector.
• Program workloads within a small team with an emphasis on deadline-driven priorities.
• Read and fully understand client specifications, drawings, and documentation required for formal submissions.
• Compile and collate documentation, schedules and data sheets for final proposals (both commercial and technical).
• Identify project requirements and solutions, including programmes and value engineering.
• Liaise with in-house M&E design teams as necessary.
• Coordinate with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors and internal resources.
• Prepare material, labour, plant and subcontractor cost analysis spreadsheets.
• Prepare preliminary programmes and participate in internal/external review and progress meetings.
• Attend site visits and client meetings; consider site health, safety and environmental issues.

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of contract conditions, in particular the NEC suite of contracts.
• IT literacy: MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and MS Project.
• Confident, well-organised, and able to work to short deadlines under pressure.

Qualifications/Background

• HNC/HND/BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering OR equivalent experience.
• Previous background in estimating, project management or design.
• Knowledge of working in the water industry is advantageous but not essential.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement increases with service)
• Free onsite parking
• Company Pension Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working (core hours) and hybrid working
• Professional membership paid annually
• Discounted corporate gym membership
• Bike to Work Scheme

Equal Opportunities

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.

Role Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet