Job Description
Estimator
Location: Newark-On-Trent
Salary: £32,000 - £45,000 DOE
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Our client, a growing renewable energy specialist based in Long Bennington, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their expanding team.
The Role
The Estimator will be responsible for producing competitive and technically robust quotations and proposals for renewable energy projects. The role will involve close collaboration with sales, engineering, and operations teams to ensure solutions are commercially viable, compliant, and aligned with client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for domestic and commercial renewable energy projects
- Design solar PV systems and produce system layouts, string designs, and generation forecasts
- Assist with battery storage and EV charging integration designs
- Review client specifications, tender documentation, and project requirements
- Prepare technical submissions and tender responses
- Support customers, installers, and internal teams with technical queries
- Assist with troubleshooting solar PV, battery storage, and inverter systems
- Liaise with manufacturers regarding technical support and warranty matters
- Support DNO applications, including G98 and G99 submissions
- Assist with commissioning documentation and project handover packs
- Ensure all designs comply with current regulations, industry standards, and best practices
- Work closely with operational and commercial teams to support successful project delivery
- Keep up to date with industry developments, legislation, and emerging technologies
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience within the solar PV or wider renewable energy sector and a strong understanding of renewable system design and estimating.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in an Estimator, Technical Estimator, Solar Designer, or similar role
- Strong understanding of solar PV system design principles
- Experience using design software such as EasyPV, OpenSolar, or similar
- Knowledge of G98/G99 regulations, battery storage systems, inverters, and EV charging integration
- Understanding of BS 7671 requirements
- Experience preparing quotations, tenders, and technical submissions
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension with matched contributions up to 5%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare benefits and employee discount scheme
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Regular company social events
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities