Junior Proposal Engineer / Trainee Estimator Assistant

Aluminum Window Designs Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Proposal Engineer / Trainee Estimator Assistant to join their team in Rochdale. This role is perfect for individuals who are numerate and proficient in Microsoft Office. Full training will be provided, allowing you to develop your skills in hydraulic software and proposal writing. You'll support the Sales team on significant engineering projects, preparing cost estimates and liaising with clients. This supportive environment focuses on your career progression, offering a range of generous benefits and a collaborative team atmosphere. If you're eager to learn and grow, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Company performance bonus

Private health care

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing events

Long service awards

Bespoke development programs

Friday early finishes

Charity and social events

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sales team on large scale projects.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and write proposals.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic Software

Job description

Junior Proposal Engineer / Trainee Estimator Assistant who is numerate and proficient in Microsoft Office / 365, including Excel with excellent written and verbal communication skills is required for a well-established company based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, North West England.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

If you have previous AutoCAD experience or an engineering background, then great. If not but have good Excel and numeracy and writing skills and would like to develop your career as a proposal writer, then we would love to hear from you.

SALARY: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Rochdale, Greater Manchester, North West England (OL11) (Office Based)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Junior Proposal Engineer / Trainee Estimator Assistant who is numerate and proficient in Microsoft Office / 365, including Excel with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working as the Junior Proposal Engineer / Trainee Estimator Assistant you will support the Sales team on significant engineering projects, which provides the opportunity to learn and become skilled in hydraulic software. The software is used to design detailed layouts of sprinkler systems, including the placement of sprinkler heads, pipework, valves and any other components needed for the project. The software also allows you to calculate water flow rates, pressure losses and ensure the system can deliver the required water pressure. But don’t worry. You don’t need to know all this now as you’ll be trained on how to do this.

As the Junior Proposal Engineer / Trainee Estimator Assistant you’ll also provide cost estimates for projects, write proposals for sales bids and liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

As a successful candidate you join a company that offers a supportive and development focussed environment which is tailored for your career progression.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Junior Proposal Engineer / Trainee Estimator Assistant include:

• Assisting the Sales team and collaborating on large scale projects

• Learn and develop to be proficient in the use of hydraulic software

• Prepare accurate cost estimates

• Learn and develop skills in estimating, proposal writing, and customer relationship management

• Learn to understand project specifications and client’s requirements

• Learn and develop your knowledge of the various sprinkler design standards, working to LPC BSEN 12845, NFPA, and FM Global Standards

• Fulfil administrative responsibilities, liaising with customers, suppliers, and managing enquiry workflow

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel

• Excellent Communication Skills

• Ability to collaborate and work in a team, as well as independently

• Outgoing and positive personality.

• Detail, organized, and time management

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• AutoCAD experience

• Engineering Background

BENEFITS

• Annual Leave – Starting at 30 days per year increasing each year of service to 34 days per year (including bank holidays, close down for Christmas period)
• Company Performance Bonus – The bonus scheme runs twice per year in summer and winter
• Private Health Care – protection for your health for you!
• Life Assurance – giving you peace of mind in the event of passing
• Employee Assistance Program – that little extra support where you need it most
• Wellbeing Events – various of initiatives for team building and wellbeing
• Long Service Awards – ranges from meals, hotels, weekends away! Not bad, eh?
• Bespoke Development Programs – training and development that suits you, not just a tick in the box
• Friday Early Finishes – 3pm finishes
• Various Charity and Social Events – we genuinely care about others
• Health Surveillance – caring about you and your health

Best of all, you’ll be part of an Employee Owned business!

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13360

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