Estimator

E.ON UK PLC; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy provider in the UK is seeking an Estimator to join their Green Funding Solutions team in Nottingham. The role involves preparing accurate cost estimates and project budgets while collaborating with various teams. Key responsibilities include analysing tender specifications, conducting site visits, and managing risks. The ideal candidate will have strong financial and commercial experience, excellent communication skills, and a construction-related qualification. This position offers outstanding benefits and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Strong financial and commercial experience in estimating and budgeting.
• Extensive experience in tender assessment and negotiations.
• Construction-related qualification (ONC, HNC, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fully qualified estimates with risk assessments and inclusions/exclusions.
• Analyse client tender specifications and documentation to produce accurate estimates.
• Conduct site visits and stakeholder meetings to inform estimates.
• Identify contractual risks and propose mitigating solutions.

Skills

Financial and commercial estimating experience

Tender assessment and negotiations

Bills of quantities and schedules of rates

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

PC-based systems proficiency

Full UK driving licence

Education

Construction-related qualification (ONC, HNC, or equivalent)

Job description

Estimator

We are looking for an Estimator to join our E.ON Green Funding Solutions team based in Nottingham. You’ll play a key role in preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates and project budgets, supporting our strategic pricing approach and high-quality tender submissions.

You’ll 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.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• 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:

• 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).
• 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’re 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’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse – We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re 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’re 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’ll support your growth every step of the way.