Trainee Estimator/Designer

Speck & Burke; Alva; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30,000 annual salary

34 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Free on-site parking

Structured training & progression

Job summary

Speck & Burke, based in Alva, designs and installs specialist laboratory gas systems across the UK, invites applications for a Trainee Estimator/Designer to join the team. This role offers structured, practical training and a path to a long-term career in a specialist engineering sector.

You will learn estimating, design, and regulatory requirements with day-to-day mentoring; salary reviewed after probation and a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• An HNC, HND or higher qualification in engineering, design or a closely related discipline.
• Experience using AutoCAD (college or higher-education course 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.

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.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Teamwork

Organised

Keen to learn

Education

HNC/HND or higher in engineering/design/related

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Speck & Burke designs and installs specialist laboratory gas systems throughout the UK. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a Trainee Estimator/Designer to join our team in Alva. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in a specialist engineering sector while receiving structured, practical training.

The role

About Speck & Burke

Speck & Burke designs and installs specialist laboratory gas systems throughout the UK. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a Trainee Estimator/Designer to join our team in Alva. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in a specialist engineering sector while receiving structured, practical training.

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.

Essential requirements

• 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.

Desirable experience

• 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

• £30,000 annual salary, with a review following successful completion of probation.
• 34 days annual leave, including nine public holidays.
• Private healthcare.
• Workplace pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Structured training and opportunities for progression within a growing specialist business.