Estimator Trainee

Murray Recruitment Ltd is currently working with a specialist gas services supplier who are recruiting for a Trainee Estimator for a new, permanent position.

The ideal candidate will be a driven and professional individual with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. The role involves delivering both pre-designed and design-and-build projects across various sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career from graduating, offering ongoing training, career progression, and the opportunity to work in a fast-growing company with a dynamic and diverse workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret customer requirements from site surveys, specifications, drawings, and related documents to determine product and labour needs for each project.
• Prepare bills of quantities and quotations accurately.
• Gain both practical and theoretical knowledge to assess the impact of different building and installation requirements.
• Assist in creating client-facing documents, outlining detailed technical and commercial information specific to each job.
• Manage and prioritise enquiries to meet project deadlines efficiently.
• Develop an understanding of regulatory requirements for compressed gases.

Requirements:

• Experience in an estimating/design capacity preferably within an engineering environment.
• Formal qualification in either engineering/design (HND or above).
• Ability to interpret engineering and construction drawings.
• Methodical attitude with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office Programmes, particularly Excel.
• Experience with CAD software would be an advantage.
• Methodical planner with a strong attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator, able to present information clearly.
• Quick thinker, adaptable to changing project needs.
• Approachable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Takes ownership of performance and development.

Package:

• Monday - Friday; 9 am - 5:15 pm (fully office based).
• Salary up to £30K DOE.

Benefits:

• 34 days annual leave (includes 9 statutory).
• Private healthcare.
• Sick pay.
• Continued learning and development provided.

If you are interested in this position, please apply today and send your CV marked FAO Lynsey McCormick.

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