Estimator/Designer

Speck & Burke; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Job summary

Speck & Burke in Alva, Scotland, is recruiting for a full-time, office-based role focused on preparing technical designs, bills of quantities and quotations for pre-designed and design-and-build projects. You will learn to interpret client requirements and standards to produce accurate proposals.

You will receive day-to-day training on our products, estimating methods and regulatory requirements, with salary reviewed after a three-month probation period.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• HNC/HND or higher in engineering, design or related discipline required.
• Experience using AutoCAD; college/HE coursework acceptable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering or construction drawings.
• Strong numeracy and close attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, especially Excel.
• Experience in estimating, design, construction or engineering environments.
• Experience preparing bills of quantities, quotations or technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer requirements from specifications, drawings, site-survey information and related documents.
• Use AutoCAD to prepare and amend technical drawings for specialist gas-system installations.
• Identify products, materials and labour for each project.
• Prepare accurate bills of quantities, cost estimates and quotations.
• Assist with client-facing technical and commercial documentation.
• Manage an enquiry workload and meet deadlines.
• Develop knowledge of regulations and standards for compressed gases.
• Collaborate with colleagues, clients and suppliers to clarify technical information.

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Estimating & quotations

Bill of quantities

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND or higher in engineering/design

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365

Job description

Full time/Permanent
Alva, Clackmannanshire, near Stirling (Office based)

The role

You will support the preparation of technical designs, bills of quantities and quotations for pre-designed and design-and-build projects. You will learn how to interpret client requirements, construction information and relevant standards and turn them into accurate technical and commercial proposals.

Training and development

An experienced member of our team, will provide day-to-day training and support. The training will cover our products and systems, estimating methods, technical design, regulatory requirements and the preparation of client documentation. Your salary will be reviewed following successful completion of the three-month probation period.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret customer requirements from specifications, drawings, site-survey information and related documents.
• Use AutoCAD to prepare and amend technical drawings for specialist gas-system installations.
• Identify the products, materials and labour required for each project.
• Prepare accurate bills of quantities, cost estimates and quotations.
• Assist with client-facing technical and commercial documentation.
• Manage an enquiry workload and meet agreed deadlines
• Develop a working knowledge of the regulations and standards applying to compressed gases.
• Work closely with colleagues, clients and suppliers to clarify technical information.
• An HNC, HND or higher qualification in engineering, design or a closely related discipline.
• Experience using AutoCAD. Experience gained as part of a college or higher-education course is acceptable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering or construction drawings.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel.
• A methodical approach, strong numerical ability and close attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in estimating, design, construction or an engineering environment.
• Experience preparing bills of quantities, quotations or technical documentation.

What we are looking for

• We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and keen to learn. You should be comfortable asking questions, taking responsibility for the accuracy of your work and managing several priorities. You will also need to work well as part of a team and communicate professionally with people at different levels.

Benefits

• 34 days annual leave, including nine public holidays.
• Private healthcare.
• Workplace pension.
• Structured training and opportunities for progression within a growing specialist business.

Alva Industrial Estate
Alva
Clackmannanshire
FK12 5DQ
VAT Number: GB 717 264 827
Company Registration Number: SC186594