SOLAR ESTIMATOR

Mj Quinn Integrated Services Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a SOLSR ESTIMATOR to design and estimate various commercial projects. The role involves working closely with a design team and project managers on a range of solar projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance. Ideal candidates should possess strong knowledge in solar PV, estimating capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Free parking

Employee bonus scheme

Healthcare cashback plan

Employee assistance program

Cycle to Work scheme

Company contribution pension scheme

Parental leave and pay

Employee reward and recognition programs

Learning and development opportunities

Gym and retail discounts

Life assurance benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating and supporting renewable energy technologies.
• Knowledge of commercial roofing types and mounting systems.
• Experience working with BESS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide system designs and costing estimates for solar PV and battery projects.
• Collaborate with the project team for product specifications alignment.
• Produce commercial quotations and technical proposals.

Skills

Knowledge of commercial-scale solar PV

Technical support for renewable energy

Strong communication skills

Electrical knowledge

Estimating skills

Tools

PV Sol

Solaredge

AutoCAD

Trimble platform

Job description

SOLSR ESTIMATOR

We are seeking an individual with a background in electrical or renewable engineering to cost and design a variety of standard and complex commercial projects. Working closely with the existing design team, project managers, and clients, the successful candidate will be able to deliver design and estimation from concept to order placement.

It is essential that we have someone with strong technical knowledge of commercial renewable design and excellent communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide system designs, costing estimates, and bills of materials for solar PV, EV, and battery storage projects using industry software such as PV sol, Solaredge, and AutoCAD.
• Collaborate directly with the project team to ensure all estimates align with product specifications and follow an effective handover process to enable project delivery.
• Produce accurate commercial quotations using the Trimble platform, including technical proposals based on tender requests.
• Work on a wide range of projects from 50kW to 50MW, including rooftop and ground-mount solar, BESS.
• Liaise with all DNOs and complete G99/G100 applications.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Knowledge of commercial-scale solar PV is essential; a good working knowledge of BESS is preferred.
• Understanding of various commercial roofing types and mounting systems.
• Experience using software such as PV Sol, AutoCAD, etc.
• Experience in estimating, specifying, and technically supporting renewable energy technology products.
• Electrical knowledge and experience are essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Free parking.
• Employee bonus scheme (% of salary every January, depending on business revenue).
• Healthcare cashback plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Company contribution pension scheme.
• Parental leave and pay.
• Employee reward and recognition programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Gym and retail discounts.
• Life assurance benefit.

MJ Quinn is committed to promoting a diverse environment. All employees are responsible for ensuring fair treatment of all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.