Open Vacancy
Solar Estimator / Projects Engineer
Role Summary
Responsible for the end-to-end estimation and delivery support of solar PV and battery storage projects. The role ensures that opportunities are accurately scoped, competitively priced and delivered in line with technical, commercial and programme requirements. Working across sales, technical and delivery teams, the role contributes to improving quote quality, increasing win rates and protecting project margins through robust design and cost control. This is a hybrid role combining estimating, technical design and project support. The individual will play a key role in converting opportunities into profitable work and ensuring that installations are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Costing
Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates for solar PV and associated systems.
Interpret surveys, drawings and client requirements to produce robust quotations.
Maintain standard cost libraries and pricing benchmarks.
Design & Technical Support
Develop system designs including panel layouts, inverter selection and yield estimates.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Support value engineering to improve cost and performance.
Project Delivery Support
Work closely with engineering teams to ensure smooth handover from sale to delivery.
Provide technical input during installation and commissioning phases as required.
Commercial & Margin Control
Track estimated vs actual costs and identify variances.
Support continuous improvement of pricing accuracy and margin performance.
Supplier & Product Management
Engage with suppliers to understand product developments and pricing.
Support selection of standardised solutions to improve efficiency and cost control.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in solar PV estimation, design or delivery
- Strong commercial awareness and cost planning ability
- Familiarity with electrical systems and relevant standards
- Ability to work across sales and engineering teams
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