Civil Estimator - All Levels

Trant Engineering Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Southampton seeks Civil Design Engineers of all levels to join their estimating team. The role involves preparing tender submissions for projects within the Water & Energy sectors, requiring a strong civil engineering background and a keen interest in estimating. The company offers a dynamic work environment with numerous benefits, along with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong background in civil engineering required.
• Interest in estimating and ability to work in a team setting.
• Commitment to career development and obtaining professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a Bid Team to deliver strategic submissions for tenders.
• Collate and analyze data to craft tender submissions.
• Support tender programs and client negotiations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge in civil engineering

Positive attitude

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

We are currently growing our civil design team and we are recruiting for Civil Design Engineers of all levels to join our successful estimating team in Southampton. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Civil Engineering Estimator will work on tenders varying in value from £100k to £50m, across all our Water & Energy business sectors.

We are keen to receive applications from individuals with a background in Civil Engineering, whether you are already working in an estimating role or in a site delivery role, or perhaps within a Planning or Commercial function. You should have an interest in estimating, a desire to develop a career in estimating, technical knowledge within civil engineering and possess strong attention to detail.

Duties include but are not limited to;

• To work as part of a Bid Team to deliver a strategic submission for each individual tender.
• Collate and analyse information to produce take off’s and planned submissions.
• Closely work with the planning team to produce the tender programmes.
• Provide support with the technical submission.
• Assist with presentations, negotiations and client liaison where required.
• Identify areas of risk and opportunity.
• Attend meetings and site visits as and when required.

Background/skills:

Having a strong background within civil engineering.

• HNC in Civil Engineering minimum OR by experience.
• Possessing a keen attention to detail.
• Having a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

About us:

Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects within Water & Energy sectors and we offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction and commissioning. Our in-house design and offsite manufacturing teams’ work closely to develop technology-based solutions with a strong focus on innovation and value engineering.

Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems.

We have over 1000 employees and with a healthy forward order book and a targeted turnover of £150m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business.

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment and we strongly support and encourage employees to gain professional qualifications.

Our company benefits package includes;

• 24 days annual leave (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• The option to buy further annual leave via a salary sacrifice scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working (based on a core-hours scheme)
• Discounted gym membership
• 1 x professional membership paid annually
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability, or age.

To apply for this position, please e-mail your CV to [e-mail] or call our Internal Recruitment Team on 02380 665544.