Estimator - Renewable Energy & Decarbonisation
Estimator - Renewable Energy & Decarbonisation

Estimator - Renewable Energy & Decarbonisation

Full-Time No home office possible
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Job Description

Job Title: Estimator – Renewable Energy & Decarbonisation \\nLocation: London / Hybrid \\nSalary: £70,000 – £80,000 (DoE)\\nBenefits: Healthcare, Pension, Bonus \\n \\nPosition Overview \\n\\nOn behalf of a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, we are seeking an Estimator to lead the commercial development of high-value renewable energy and decarbonisation tenders. \\n\\nThis role requires a sophisticated understanding of MEP systems, renewable technologies (GSHP/ ASHP, Solar PV, BESS, Heat Networks), and the complex procurement frameworks typical of large-scale infrastructure projects.\\n\\n The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all tenders are technically robust, commercially competitive, and fully aligned with the client’s carbon-reduction objectives.\\n\\n Core Duties & Responsibilities1. Tender Management & Estimation \\nAnalytical Estimating: Produce detailed, first-principle estimates for complex renewable energy projects, ranging from £3m to £10m.

\\nSystems Integration: Coordinate with internal Design and Engineering teams to ensure that renewable technology specifications (e.g., GSHP/ ASHP, Solar, District Heating) are accurately costed and buildable. \\nBenchmarking: Utilise historical data and market intelligence to provide accurate cost-planning and benchmarking for emerging green technologies. 2.

Commercial Strategy & Risk Mitigation \\nRisk Profiling: Identify and quantify technical, commercial, and environmental risks inherent in decarbonisation projects, developing comprehensive risk registers for board-level review. \\nValue Engineering: Lead value engineering workshops to identify cost-saving opportunities and carbon-reduction alternatives without compromising project integrity or Tier 1 standards. \\nContractual Analysis: Review and interpret complex contract documents (primarily NEC4 and JCT) to identify commercial obligations and potential liabilities.

3. Procurement & Supply Chain Governance \\nSupply Chain Selection: Manage the enquiry process with a specialist supply chain, ensuring that all sub-contractor quotations are technically compliant and commercially appraised. \\nMarket Analysis: Monitor global supply chain fluctuations (specifically in relation to battery components and PV modules) to mitigate price volatility during the tender period.

4. Stakeholder Engagement \\nPre-Construction Liaison: Act as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal departments during the bid phase. \\nHandover Management: Ensure a seamless transition of commercial data from the Pre-Construction phase to the Operations and Surveying teams upon successful contract award.

Candidate Requirement\\n \\nSector Experience: Extensive experience in estimating within a Tier 1 or large-scale specialist contractor environment, specifically within the Renewables or M&E sectors. \\nTechnical Proficiency: Advanced competency in estimating software (e.g., Candy, Conquest, or Causeway) and a deep understanding of BIM/Digital Construction workflows. \\nCommunication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex commercial data to senior stakeholders

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Estimator - Renewable Energy & Decarbonisation
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