Solar Tender Estimator: Pricing & Cost Analysis

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP

Salary Finance

Choices lifestyle benefits

MiDeals discounts

Cycle-to-work

Life cover

Pension contributions

Mitie Matching Share Plan

Mitie Stars prizes

Job summary

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate tender estimates for solar PV projects. You will review drawings, obtain quotations, compile Bills of Quantities and support submissions, working with commercial, procurement and project teams.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, strong numerical skills, and experience in construction/renewables estimating. Expect site visits and close governance of pricing data within a collaborative commercial

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, Electrical, Renewable Energy or related discipline.
• Experience preparing estimates, quotations, cost plans or tender pricing within construction, M&E, renewables, electrical or a related technical environment.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial awareness.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, scopes and technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Confident communication skills and ability to liaise with internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and confident working with pricing schedules and cost data.
• Organised approach to document control, version management and evidence-based pricing.
• Willingness to undertake site visits as required.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for tender submissions using drawings, specifications, surveys, client requirements and site information.
• Carry out measured take-offs and assist with the preparation and checking of Bills of Quantities and pricing schedules.
• Review tender information and identify gaps, assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, risks and opportunities for review with the Commercial Manager.
• Request, review and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations for relevant packages of work, ensuring quotations are aligned to the tender scope.
• Research and analyse costs for materials, plant, labour, preliminaries and subcontracted works to support accurate pricing.
• Maintain clear estimating files and ensure tender information, take-offs, quotes and pricing assumptions are saved in the agreed filing structure.
• Liaise with project managers, procurement, commercial, design and operational teams to gather technical and delivery input required for tender pricing.
• Support the preparation of tender submissions, including pricing documents, assumptions, clarifications and handover information.
• Attend and contribute to bid/no-bid reviews, tender review meetings and handover meetings.
• Support the Commercial Manager with cost benchmarking.
• Conduct site visits with the wider commercial or operational team where required to understand project requirements and pricing risks.
• Ensure work is carried out in line with internal governance, approval processes, delegated authority and document control expectations.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical ability

Commercial awareness

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Drawings interpretation

Document control

Driving license (UK)

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate tender estimates for solar PV projects. You will review drawings, obtain quotations, compile Bills of Quantities and support submissions, working with commercial, procurement and project teams.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, strong numerical skills, and experience in construction/renewables estimating. Expect site visits and close governance of pricing data within a collaborative commercial