Civil Estimators – All Levels

We are currently growing our estimating team and we are recruiting for Civil Estimators of all levels to join our successful estimating team in Southampton. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Civil Engineering Estimators 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.

Benefits;

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;

• A competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance (some levels)
• 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)
• Hybrid working
• Discounted gym membership
• 1 x professional membership paid annually
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
  
  

Equal Opportunities;

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 click 'Apply' to send your CV to or call our Internal Recruitment Team on 02380 665544.