Estimator,Engineering,Civil Engineering Job Southampton area,England UK,Engineering

Description

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.

Final date to receive applications

27 November 2026

Department

Estimating

Location

Southampton

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.
Prepare single line diagrams and analyse using Amtech/Trimble software.
Prepare load, cable, instrumentation, IO schedules, or cable containment methods.
Define work and supply packages and adjudication of procurement quotes received.
Preparation and pricing of the cost estimate using RIB Candy estimating software.
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 is 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…

Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering