Junior Design Estimator Apprentice

About the role

Junior Design Estimator (Apprenticeship Opportunity) 🚀

Join Tech Sec Fire & Security Ltd and kickstart your career in fire and security systems! We're on the hunt for a motivated individual to join our team as a Junior Design Estimator, with the opportunity to work towards a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship. This is your chance to dive into the world of technical engineering, design, and project support, learning from the best in the biz. 💡

What you'll be doing:

• Design & Technical Support: ✍️ Draft and update CAD drawings for CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, and fire detection systems. Create equipment layouts, system schematics, and installation drawings. Decipher customer specs, site drawings, and survey info. Help engineers with technical solutions and picking the right gear. Prepare technical docs and project records.
• Estimating & Commercial Support: 💰 Figure out material, labour, and equipment needs. Help put together quotes and tender submissions. Chat with suppliers for pricing and tech info. Keep our estimating spreadsheets and costing databases on point. Review project changes and update costs.
• Project & Manufacturing Support: 🗓️ Assist with project planning and scheduling. Support site surveys and gather design info. Keep an eye on project docs and drawing revisions. Make sure designs meet standards and customer needs. Help us improve our processes! ✨
• Health, Safety & Quality: ✅ Stick to company quality procedures and engineering standards. Help us stay compliant with fire and security industry regulations. Keep engineering records and docs accurate.

What you'll learn and experience:

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 💻
• Reading engineering drawings 📊
• Technical document control 🗂️
• Engineering calculations 🔢
• Estimating and costing principles 📈
• Project planning basics 🗺️
• Product specifications 📦
• Systems engineering 🛠️
• Quality assurance processes ✔️
• Communicating with customers and suppliers 🗣️
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement 🌟

Key responsibilities

• Produce and amend CAD drawings for various security systems.
• Assist in preparing quotations and tender submissions.
• Support engineers with technical design solutions and product selection.
• Assist with project planning and scheduling activities.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and customer requirements.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4 (C) or above), Maths (grade 4 (C) or above))