Trainee Estimator

APCL A&P Group Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the North East of England is seeking a Trainee Estimator. This role is 100% site-based, focusing on providing estimates for various fabrication projects while assisting the team. Ideal candidates should be time-served tradespeople with drawing knowledge, eager for a career change. The position includes personal growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits such as pension contributions and health support.

Benefits

Pension with employer contribution

Life cover at 7x basic salary

Access to health cash plan

Sick pay and wellness services

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Time-served tradesperson with some drawing knowledge looking for a career change.
• Proficient in data analysis and use of Microsoft Office for management reports.

Responsibilities

• Produce cost estimates based on customer specifications and drawings.
• Analyse competitive quotations for selecting subcontractors at bid stage.
• Compile material take-off and use estimating systems to produce estimates.

Skills

Knowledge of ship yards and marine industry

Commercial awareness

Data analysis skills

Ability to work on Microsoft Office Packages

Job description

Overview

A&P Tyne Trainee Estimator is a training opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge that a time-served tradesperson, with some drawing knowledge, needs to become an estimator while supporting the team, our customers and suppliers.

You'll provide estimates for all types of fabrication based on labour hours, materials and subcontractor values using specifications and drawings. This role is 100% site-based, working closely with both internal teams and our customers who have on-site presence with us managing complex, fast-paced projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce cost estimates evaluating customer\'s specification and drawings for subcontract content
• Analyse competitive quotations for selection of sub-contractors at bid stage
• When appropriate, make ship and/or customer visits to clarify requirements and survey proposed work scopes
• Compile material take-off and use our estimating system and Excel to produce estimates and tender documentation
• Assist project managers and the procurement team evaluating and awarding sub contracts
• Evaluate suppliers to ensure compliance

Requirements

• Knowledge of ship yards and marine industry, the fabrication and manufacturing industry
• Commercial awareness
• A time-served tradesperson, with some drawing knowledge, looking for a change in career
• Data analysis skills and the ability to work on Microsoft Office Packages and management reports

Why join us?

• Personal Growth: This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working with and learning from a team of experts from the marine and structural engineering industries. The chance to be part of a team making a real impact on the future of the business.
• Financial Security: Benefits include a Pension with monthly employer contribution up to 4% and Life cover at 7 x your basic salary as part of your package.
• Healthy Living: We support healthy living and provide help when needed. Sick pay, a health cash plan, and access to dental, optical, physiotherapy, wellness services including counselling, digital mental health support, 24/7 virtual GP, and an EAP are included.
• Work-life Balance: 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Maternity, Paternity and Parental leave support you during life changes.

Some roles may be subject to security control restrictions depending on nationality or place of birth. A BPSS check (including a basic DBS check) is required before employment starts.