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Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we’re growing—and now looking for an experienced Estimator to play a key role in our project delivery teams. The Role As an Estimator you'll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive electrical and ICA cost estimates for the process and water sector tenders. Working closely with other estimating disciplines, technical designers, commercial, and project teams, the Electrical Estimator provides experienced technical knowledge to the team and supports bid submissions to ensure project costs are accurately forecast and aligned with delivery requirements. What You’ll Be Doing 1) Estimating & Bid Support Attendance at site visits as required. With a focus on all electrical and ICA elements of the site to develop an understanding of the existing treatment process, controls philosophy and understand present constraints. Input into and presentation of the scope of work to the wider bid and project delivery teams. Including; proposed technical solution, key procurement packages and constructability considerations/risks. Prepare, in conjunction with other estimating disciplines, detailed electrical and ICA cost estimates for tenders within the Process and Water sector: o Prepare single line diagrams and analyse using Amtech/Trimble software. o Prepare load, cable, instrumentation, IO schedules, or cable containment methods. o Define work and supply packages and adjudication of procurement quotes received. o Preparation and pricing of the cost estimate using RIB Candy estimating software. o Identify risks associated with the project and capture in a risk register. Provide input to the tender programme with consideration of constructability, sequencing of work, durations of tasks, testing and commissioning requirements while ensuring process compliance (i.e. temporary works) throughout construction Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical leads to ensure the scope if fully understood and all known assumptions and clarifications are captured. Support bid preparation by providing clear pricing input, cost narratives, and contribution to the technical solution report. 2) Commercial & Risk Management Identify, quantify, and communicate risks and opportunities associated with project costs. Assist in margin analysis and bid strategy discussions. Maintain clear records of estimates, assumptions, and historical cost data. 3) Stakeholder Coordination Work closely with the Estimating Manager, Senior Estimators, and Bid Teams to align estimates with bid strategy. Coordinate with procurement and supply chain to obtain accurate material and subcontractor pricing. Support project teams during pre-construction and early delivery stages to provide cost input. 4) Process & Knowledge Management Maintain and update cost databases, benchmarks, and templates. Contribute to process improvements in estimating and bid preparation. Capture lessons learned from completed projects and bids to improve future estimating accuracy. 5 ) Core Values Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability. What We’re Looking For Essential HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Experience as an Estimator in engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects. Understanding of Process (waste water) and/or Water (drinking water) treatment processes and technologies. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple concurrent tasks. Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Professional membership (e.g., MIET, IET, RICS) Experience working on framework contracts and multi-site projects. Knowledge of NEC or other standard forms of contract. Familiarity with estimating software (Candy/Conquest/Causeway). Why Join Trant? At Trant Engineering, we deliver complex, high-value engineering and construction projects across the UK. From process and water treatment to energy infrastructure upgrades, we play a key role in delivering and protecting critical national infrastructure – shaping the systems that communities and industries rely on every day. Our teams design and deliver full EPC solutions, combining technical excellence with practical, hands-on delivery. We offer end-to-end capabilities – from concept and design through to manufacturing, construction and commissioning utilising a continually evolving in-house expertise. This means you’ll work on projects that are varied, challenging and genuinely impactful. Our multi-disciplinary teams bring together specialists in civil, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, and control & automation engineering, alongside our in-house manufacturing of control panels, MCCs, PLCs and SCADA systems. With over 1,000 people and a strong, growing pipeline of work, it’s an exciting time to join Trant. We are committed to helping our people succeed through our Career Development Association, providing structured support, mentoring and clear pathways to help you reach your full potential. Whether you’re starting out or looking to take your next career step, Trant offers the chance to develop, progress and make a real difference. Our company benefits package includes. Competitive salary. Company car or car allowance (some levels.) Mentored support within our ‘Career Development Association’, to work towards chartership. 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays. Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice. Company Pension Scheme. Flexible working based on a ‘core hours’ system. 1 x Professional Membership paid annually. Hybrid working. Employee assistance program. Free onsite parking. Bike to Work scheme. Discretionary annual bonus. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of something bigger. Apply Trant Engineering Limited Other Manufacturing 8 Jobs Company Profile In Short Industry Engineering & Manufacture Founded 1958 Location Southampton Company size 251-1000 About Us Our mission is to be the first
choice Engineering Procurement and Construction Company for our clients in the
UK and overseas. Established in 1958, the Company
has successfully grown to an award-winning organisation now employing more than
1000 people with turnover in excess of £130 million. We are a dynamic,
multi-discipline company providing innovative, technology-led solutions to
complex engineering challenges across the globe. Through collaboration with our
strategic technology partners and enhancing our in-house design and
manufacturing capability, we have aligned the company to be at the forefront of
engineering excellence. Our clients can benefit from an
extensive range of in-house services including process, MEICA, civil design,
Offsite Manufacture & Assembly, Instrumentation Control & Automation
products and Commissioning services. This internal capability allows us to
offer innovation and efficiency to the whole life cycle of EPC projects across
all of our sectors. What We Do Our main business activities
include civil, mechanical, process engineering and MEICA engineering, including
full EPC services for private and public sector clients. Our key sectors
include Process & Water, Energy and Nuclear. Our Chartered Engineers apply
Total Engineering throughout the project lifecycle from design development
through to commissioning and handover. Major Capex Projects and Framework
Programmes are successfully delivered and commissioned on time and within
budget with a strong focus on Customer Care, H&S and Quality Control. Our business success is based
upon: Repeat and long term
collaborative relationships with our clients. The enthusiasm, expertise and
value that we bring. The focus that we provide to
promote and optimise ‘TOTEX’ whole life solutions. Early engagement to maximise the
Innovation that we can bring to the project. Technical Development & Training Professional Development The professional development of
our employees is facilitated through a number of technical development and
training programmes: Career Development Association Apprenticeship Training Programme Graduate Training Programme In-house CITB Accredited Centre Career Development Association The Career Development Association was created to provide all employees with the encouragement and support to maximise their personal potential and become a member of a professional association. The investment in our staff development has resulted in exceptional success with membership of leading UK Professional Associations such as: Institution of Civil Engineers Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Institution of Mechanical Engineers Institution of Engineering and Technology Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management Institution of Chemical Engineers Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Institution of Occupational Safety & Health We currently have twenty five Chartered Engineers working within our business and an additional 150 following training programmes towards Professional Associations. In-house Training Facility Each year our staff participate in over 35,000 hours of training and development, delivered through our in-house CITB and British Safety Council Accredited training facility. A wide range of training courses and NVQs are available across Health and Safety, Technical, Commercial and core Engineering Competencies, including Project Management courses in SMSTS, CIOB, SMETS and NEBOSH. Graduate and Apprenticeship Programmes Our Graduate Programme is designed to build a platform of industry and technical knowledge, structured experience and complementary training and development. It provides the tools and opportunity to establish a solid pathway and knowledge to attain professional registration and senior engineering positions. We combine engineering technical training with a leadership skills programme delivering exceptional engineering talent. Our apprenticeship trainee programme remains strong with over 55 apprentices working in a range of engineering & construction disciplines. We work closely with employees, offering encouragement and support for further education and professional development courses at Universities and Colleges throughout the country. 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