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Here''s What You''ll Be Doing

Salary: £60,601-£73,963 + Company Car/allowance.

Location: Home based involving regular nationwide travel

Right now, we’re looking for a Senior Estimator to join E.ON’s Construction Division – a dynamic and rapidly growing part of our business driving Major Projects, B2B, District Heating Networks, and Solar and Battery energy solutions.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the entire estimating process, from initial enquiry to final bid submission, overseeing tenders for a wide range of projects. You’ll take ownership of developing and analysing detailed cost plans, conducting risk assessments, and reviewing engineering drawings to produce accurate and competitive proposals that support both profitability and strategic growth.

You’ll supervise and develop a small team of estimators, collaborating closely with Sales, Design, Procurement, and Delivery teams to drive commercial success and continuous improvement in cost management.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for both establishing tenders and managing complex bids from initial enquiry, all the way through to the final submission to the client team.Take-off and quantification of engineering / technical drawings prior to the generation of cost plans.To drive Sales, Design, Project and Procurement team to structure and continually improve the commercial competitiveness of E.ON’s position, whilst maintaining delivery quality and security of supply.Continually push the boundaries of best practice whilst also promoting this ethos with stakeholders (both internal and external);Assist with the validation of client team tender content, supporting Sales and Design / Engineering to develop viable solutions.Identifying and reporting of risk and value-added opportunities whilst ensuring their consideration and / or mitigation are evident in E.ON’s proposals.Administration of tender adjudication process resulting in the generation of the base Cost Value Reports.Provide technical and commercial support to the delivery team and to assist in the resolution of conflicts with suppliers and contractors should they arise.Effectively build strong relationships with Commercial, Operational, Sales and support departments to identify opportunities to improve overall business profitability.

What We Need From You

Demonstrable industry experience in an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor role within construction, major projects, energy, or district heating.Knowledge of UK construction contracts, CDM regulations, HSSE and wider legislation.Proven experience preparing detailed estimates and quotations for complex construction or energy projects.Ability to review and interpret technical drawings (MandE and Civil Engineering) and quantify BOQs/QSORs across multiple trade scopes.Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills – experienced in engaging suppliers/subcontractors to secure favourable terms and leveraging procurement opportunities.Confident in developing and analysing project costs from the ground up, applying recognised standards (such as New Rules Management) to deliver clear, accurate and consistent estimates.

It would be great if you had

Appropriate engineering or commercial qualification e.g. Degree / Diploma.In-depth knowledge of commercial on-site generation technologies such as gas engines, steam boilers, absorption chillers, heat pumps, PV, batteries etc.In depth knowledge of utility networks (both mechanical and electrical)Working knowledge of planning tools and software and SAP.Familiar with lean tools such as 8D and statistical analysis.Leadership and coaching skills with the ability to motivate on an individual and a team level.

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 and 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 and 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 and 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.

At a glance

Reference no.:238934Closing date:14/08/2025 Salary: £60,601-£73,963 + Company Car/allowance

Get in touch

If you have any questions please contact the Recruiter, melissa.newell@eonenergy.com. Please note, CV''s emailed directly will not be considered.

About Us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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