Job Title: Trainee Technical Estimator
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
Salary: Dependant on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time – 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Vent Engineering are a specialist in natural and smoke ventilation systems and have been manufacturing, supplying, installing, and commissioning ventilation systems for over 30 years for a variety of projects of all shapes and sizes.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a talented Trainee Technical Estimator to join the team.
About the role:
- To prepare and issue quotations to Pre-Construction Manager for checking
- To ensure that quotations are compliant with the current regulations and in accordance with Fire Strategies and Technical Specifications received with enquiries
- Carry out technical designs for compliant ADB systems for above ground smoke control based upon drawings/layouts received
- Carry out technical designs for compliant ADB/ADF systems for basements/enclosed car park based upon drawings/layouts received
- Coordinate with the Business Development Managers (BDMs) to ensure that the scope of works are agreed and fully incorporated into the quotation
- Generate and compile costs to form a formal quotation at agreed margin levels and obtain necessary sign offs
- Check received information for compliance with current regulations
- Advise BDMs of any areas of technical non-compliance
- Ensure all quotation records are kept up to date
- Ensure all subcontract cost/correspondence are filed in appropriate marketing folders and in the correct format
- To assist with the reconciliation of new orders into the business
- Ensure all Company TQM procedures are followed and adhered to prior to issuing quotes
About you:
Key requirements
- ‘A’ level or equivalent Maths and English
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly organised
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Strong Microsoft Office/Excel skills
- IT skills – particularly PowerPoint
Beneficial experience
- Experience of working within the Construction or Mechanical & Electrical sector
- Understanding of wiring schematics and architectural layouts
- Basic understanding of relevant British Standards and Approved Documents
Why join us:
- 23 days paid holiday, increasing up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays
- Bupa Healthcare Plan after 12 months service (Optional)
- Pension scheme, Vent Engineering is a pension stakeholder provider
- Free lunch time gym membership at a local gym
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced sick pay after 12 months service
- Free eye tests and flu vaccine
- Free confidential counselling helpline
- Excellent career progression within an established highly successful company
If this sounds like you and you’d be interested in putting yourself forward, please hit apply to send us your application, making sure to include your salary expectations
Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Junior Estimator, Graduate, Apprentice Estimator, Assistant Estimator, Technical Team Assistant, Administrator will also be considered for this role.
