Trainee Estimator/Designer: AutoCAD & Lab Gas Systems

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, 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.