Trainee Technical Estimator

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 21 April 2026

LOCATION

Poole

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Entry-level

SKILLS

Technical Design Quotation Preparation Microsoft Office Excel Communication Skills Maths English

FULL DESCRIPTION

Trainee Technical Estimator

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a specialist in natural and smoke ventilation systems and have been manufacturing, supplying, installing, and commissioning ventilation systems for over 30 years for a variety of projects of all shapes and sizes.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Trainee Technical Estimator to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

To prepare and issue quotations to Pre-Construction Manager for checking and ensure quotations are compliant with the current regulations and in accordance with Fire Strategies and Technical Specifications received with enquiries
Carry out technical designs for compliant ADB systems for above ground smoke control based upon drawings/layouts received
Carry out technical designs for compliant ADB/ADF systems for basements/enclosed car park based upon drawings/layouts received
Coordinate with the Business Development Managers - BDMs, ensuring scope of works are agreed and fully incorporated
Generate and compile costs to form a formal quotation, obtaining necessary sign offs, checking received information for compliance with current regulations and advise BDMs of any areas of technical non-compliance
Ensure all quotation records are kept up to date and all subcontract cost/correspondence are filed in appropriate marketing folders and in the correct format
To assist with the reconciliation of new orders into the business and all Company TQM procedures are followed and adhered to prior to issuing quotes

Candidate Requirements

‘A’ level or equivalent grade in Maths
GCSE English
Excellent communication skills and highly organised
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Strong Microsoft Office/Excel skills