Mechanical or Electrical Estimator

Our Estimating & Proposals team is expanding and we have a requirement for two Estimators with either a mechanical or electrical bias to join our Head Office based team in Southampton. Our Estimators primary focus is to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, together with the preparation of the necessary technical and commercial submission documentation for a wide variety of M&E Engineering projects throughout the UK and overseas.

We are keen to receive applications from applicants with a background in Mechanical or Electrical estimating or perhaps currently working in a Mechanical or Electrical Project Management / Contracts Management role, with some exposure of working as part of a bid team and with an interest in moving into an estimating position.

• Preparing multi-discipline proposals for the process, water and waste sector, as well as the energy sector
• Programming of own workload within a small team with an emphasis on deadline driven priorities
• Read and fully understand client specifications and drawings and documentation required for formal submissions
• Compile and collate documentation, schedules and data sheets etc. for inclusion into final formal proposal submissions (both commercial and technical)
• Ascertain preliminary and detailed project requirements and solutions, including programmes and value engineering solutions
• Liaison with the in-house M&E design teams as necessary
• Co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors and various in-house resources
• Prepare material, labour, plant and subcontractor cost analysis spreadsheets
• Prepare preliminary programmes
• Attend internal and external review and progress meetings
• Attend site visits and client meetings
• Consider site safety, health and environmental issues

• Knowledge of contract conditions and in particular the NEC suite of contracts
• IT literacy – Minimum MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and MS Project
• Confident and well organised, as the role involves working to short deadlines under pressure

• HNC/HND/BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering OR by experience
• Previous background in estimating, project management or design
• Knowledge of working in the water industry would be advantageous but not essential

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 the Process & Water, Energy and Defence sectors. 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 a healthy forward order book with 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 within a professional and friendly safe working environment. We value our employee’s and strongly support and encourage individuals to gain professional qualifications, whilst offering the opportunity to work on projects of differing sizes within a variety of industry sectors.

Our company benefits package includes;

• 24 days holiday (holiday entitlement will increase to 28 days with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Company Pension Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working (based on a core-hours system)
• 1 x Professional Membership paid annually
• Discounted corporate gym membership
• 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 Gareth Sharp or call our Internal Recruitment Team on