Domestic Retrofit Estimator

At E.ON's Green Funding Solutions (GFS), we deliver high-quality domestic retrofit projects across the social housing and private markets, helping to improve energy efficiency and accelerate the transition to low-carbon living. As part of GFS, the Estimator plays a key role in shaping successful bids — building accurate, strategic costings for insulation, building services and renewable or low‑carbon measures. Working closely with procurement and operational teams, you will ensure our pricing not only wins work in a competitive market, but also delivers projects profitably and sustainably.

You will play a key role in preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates and project budgets, supporting our strategic pricing approach and high-quality tender submissions. You will work closely with Market Creation, Business Development, Operational, and Commercial teams, as well as the E.ON procurement team, to build robust costings, prepare contractor proposals, and ensure optimal pricing outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare fully qualified estimates with risk assessments and inclusions/exclusions.
• Analyse client tender specifications, legislation, and documentation to produce accurate time, cost, materials, and labour estimates.
• Conduct site visits and stakeholder meetings to inform estimates.
• Identify contractual risks and propose mitigating solutions.
• Maintain supplier, contractor, and subcontractor directories.
• Support tender processes, including timelines, action plans, and vendor selection.
• Prepare handover documentation and post‑award support for operational teams.
• Adhere to bid and estimation governance, supporting contract negotiations.

What we need from you:

• Estimating experience in the domestic social housing and/or private retrofit markets with demonstrable experience in insulation, building services or renewable/low‑carbon measures.
• Strong financial and commercial experience in estimating and budgeting.
• Extensive experience in tender assessment and negotiations.
• Experience with bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and lump sum estimates.
• Construction‑related qualification (ONC, HNC, or equivalent experience).
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in PC‑based systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Full UK driving licence.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Award‑Winning Workplace – We are proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16‑34‑year‑olds.
• Outstanding Benefits – Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family‑Friendly – Our industry‑leading hybrid and family‑friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We are open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse – We are the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We are also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year – recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life – We are Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive – As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth – From inclusive talent networks to top‑tier development programmes, we will support your growth every step of the way.