Electrical Engineer (Progression to Estimator)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Progression

Training

Private Medical

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited in Belfast is seeking an Electrical Engineer with Solar PV experience to move into an Estimator role. This office-based position offers tailored in-house training and progression toward senior Estimator roles on UK-wide renewable projects.

You will cost large-scale Solar PV schemes, handle tenders, and collaborate with design and installation teams to ensure projects meet timelines and budgets. Salary ranges £45,000‑£50,000 plus flexitime and benefits.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineer with Renewables / Solar PV background.
• Wants progression to Estimator.
• Reference number: BBBH 27542.

Responsibilities

• Estimating the price of Solar PV projects for commercial and residential projects.
• Take tenders and enquiries from customers and produce costing reports.
• Liaise with design, installation and maintenance teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Electrical Engineer

Solar PV

Estimating

Job description

£45,000 - £50,000 + Flexitime + Progression + Training + Private Medical + Office Based

Belfast

Are you an Electrical Engineer from a renewables background with Solar PV experience, looking to come off the tools and join a rapidly growing, well-established company that will value your development through tailored in-house training and progression to become a fully‑fledged Estimator?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to kick start your career as an Estimator and work on bespoke renewable projects for a range of high‑profile clients all over the UK.

In this office‑based role you will be responsible for the costing and pricing of large‑scale residential and commercial Solar PV projects. You will take tenders and enquiries from customers and liaise closely with the design and installation teams to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget. You will receive full in‑house training on Estimating but prior Solar PV knowledge is essential.

This well‑established Renewables company work with a broad range of clients across the UK and Ireland. They have seen major growth since their establishment in 2008 and continue to build a loyal client base with an ever‑increasing workload.

This role would suit an Electrical Engineer with Solar PV experience looking to take the next step in their career and become an Estimator, within a company that will value their development with further progression to senior positions.

The Role:

• Estimating the price of Solar PV projects for commercial and residential projects
• Take tenders and enquiries from customers and produce costing reports
• Liaise closely with the design, installation and maintenance teams to ensure projects are completed within time and budget

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Flexible start and finish times available

The Person:

• Electrical Engineer
• Renewables / Solar PV background
• Looking to progress to an Estimator
• Reference number: BBBH 27542

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.