Solar PV Estimator Trainee – In-Roof Systems

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid position

Training provided

Career development

Tech package

Company benefits

25 days holiday

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is helping a UK solar manufacturer recruit a Solar PV Coordinator (In-Roof Systems) in Birmingham. The role offers full training to become an Estimator, a hybrid working pattern, and a salary of £40,000–£45,000 with holiday and benefits.

You will manage tender enquiries, apply pricing frameworks, interpret housebuilder designs, prepare quotations, and liaise with subcontractors, supported by an experienced commercial team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical background.
• West Midlands-based.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming tender enquiries from solar and roofing subcontractors bidding on residential new-build developments.
• Apply established group pricing frameworks, rates, inclusions and exclusions to tender enquiries.
• Interpret standard housebuilder house-type designs and align them with contractor requirements.
• Prepare and return accurate quotations within agreed commercial deadlines.
• Follow up live quotations with subcontractors to understand tender progress and project timelines.
• Build relationships with contractor pricing teams and identify successful bidders and project outcomes.

Skills

Electrical experience

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is helping a UK solar manufacturer recruit a Solar PV Coordinator (In-Roof Systems) in Birmingham. The role offers full training to become an Estimator, a hybrid working pattern, and a salary of £40,000–£45,000 with holiday and benefits.

You will manage tender enquiries, apply pricing frameworks, interpret housebuilder designs, prepare quotations, and liaise with subcontractors, supported by an experienced commercial team.