Graduate Estimator / Design Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd; Alva; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Estimator / Designer in Alva to join our client’s specialist engineering business. The role involves supporting technical design, estimating and commercial documentation with structured training in design and cost estimation.

You will prepare drawings, interpret customer requirements and produce accurate proposals. Training will cover regulations for compressed gases, quantities, and supplier liaison, with office-based hours Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Graduate/entry-level candidates considered.
• Strong numerical and detailing ability is essential.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Graduate/entry-level

Attention to detail

Strong numerical ability

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

HNC/HND or higher in Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365 / Excel

Job description

Graduate Estimator / Designer

Position: Graduate Estimator / Designer
Location: Alva, Clackmannanshire
Salary: 30,000
Working Arrangement: Office based
Employment Type: Permanent

Trainee Estimator / Designer is required in Alva, Clackmannanshire for our client.

Working within a specialist engineering business designing and installing laboratory gas systems throughout the UK, this role offers structured training across technical design, estimating and commercial documentation. You'll support the preparation of technical drawings, bills of quantities and quotations, interpreting customer requirements, specifications, drawings and site-survey information to produce accurate technical and commercial proposals.

Trainee Estimator / Designer Job Overview

• Interpret customer requirements from specifications, drawings, site-survey information and related documentation
• Use AutoCAD to prepare and amend technical drawings for specialist gas-system installations
• Identify the products, materials and labour required for individual projects
• Prepare bills of quantities, cost estimates and quotations
• Assist with client-facing technical and commercial documentation
• Manage an enquiry workload and ensure deadlines are met
• Develop a working knowledge of regulations and standards relating to compressed gases
• Liaise with colleagues, clients and suppliers to clarify technical information

Trainee Estimator / Designer Job Requirements

• HNC, HND or higher qualification in Engineering, Design or a closely related discipline
• Experience using AutoCAD, including experience gained through college or higher education
• Ability to read and interpret engineering or construction drawings
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel
• Strong numerical ability with a methodical and detail-focused approach
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Graduate/entry-level candidates are suitable; previous estimating, design, construction or engineering experience is desirable
• Experience preparing bills of quantities, quotations or technical documentation would be beneficial

Trainee Estimator / Designer Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 30,000
• Holiday entitlement: 34 days, including nine public holidays
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• Free on-site parking
• Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.15pm
• Working arrangement: Office based
• Structured training and opportunities for progression within a growing specialist business