Speck & Burke is a specialist laboratory gas systems installer. With continued expansion of our business throughout the UK, we are looking to grow our team. We have a vacancy for a trainee estimator/designer looking for a challenging new career opportunity.
We are looking for a professional and driven individual to work alongside our current team. We deliver pre-designed and design and build projects across a wide range of sectors. We offer ongoing training and progression as well as the opportunity to work for a rapidly growing company within a busy and varied working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret customer requirements from site surveys, specifications, drawings and related documents to identify product and labour requirements for each project.
- Preparing bill of quantities and quotations.
- Acquire practical and theoretical knowledge to consider the impact of various types of building and installation requirements.
- Assist in the production of client facing documentation detailing job specific technical & commercial information.
- Control & manage your enquiry workload in keeping with deadlines.
- Develop knowledge of regulatory requirements for compressed gases.
Qualifications & Experience
The following would be an advantage though not essential as full training will be provided.
- Experience in an estimating/design capacity preferably within an engineering environment
- Formal qualification in either engineering/design/project management (HND or above)
- Ability to interpret engineering and construction drawings
- Methodical attitude with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Competent use of Microsoft Office Programmes (proficient use of Excel)
- Experience with CAD software would be an advantage
Behavioural Competencies
Consistently deliver the highest standard of work with a desire to continuously develop and improve.
- Demonstrate passion and pride in your work
- Dedicated to meeting/exceeding client expectations and requirements
- Focussed and driven to achieve successful outcomes on every project
- Effective planner who organises themselves to achieve maximum efficiency and output
- Approachable team player who is able to communicate at different levels, in a variety of situations and who can clearly communicate ideas, plans and priorities to others
- Ability to solve problems, present solutions and make decisions, sometimes under pressure, whilst maintaining high standards
- Desire to improve, demonstrated by actively pursuing your own personal development
Personal Qualities
- Methodical forward thinker and planner
- Ability to work under pressure and flexible in approach to deadlines
- Highly motivated, good work ethic and enthusiasm
- Confident and articulate with an attention to detail
- Able to communicate at different levels and situations and influence people
- Able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
- Quick thinker and adaptable to different situations
- Approachable and good interpersonal skills
- Creative mind - thinks about the best way to provide information in a clear and concise manner
- Takes full accountability for performance and professional development
Benefits
- A competitive salary, £30k
- 34 days annual leave (including 9 statutory)
- Private healthcare
- Pension