About Oakhurst Energy
Oakhurst Energy is a fast-growing renewable energy contractor specialising in commercial rooftop solar PV, solar car park canopies, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and EV charging infrastructure. Working with NHS Trusts, local authorities, universities and major commercial organisations, we deliver turnkey renewable energy projects that help clients reduce energy costs, improve sustainability and achieve their net zero ambitions.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Commercial Solar Estimator to join our expanding pre-construction team.
The Role
Working alongside our renewables team, you will prepare cost estimates, undertake feasibility assessments, develop financial models and produce high-quality commercial proposals for a wide range of commercial renewable energy projects.
This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial and analytical skills who enjoys combining estimating with financial modelling to help shape investment decisions for clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates for commercial rooftop solar PV, solar car park canopies, BESS and EV charging projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, surveys and tender documentation.
- Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Prepare bills of quantities (BoQs), quotations and tender submissions.
- Develop financial models and client business cases, including ROI, payback periods, cash flow forecasts, lifetime savings and investment appraisals.
- Analyse client electricity consumption data, half-hourly meter data and electricity tariffs to assess project viability and optimise system sizing.
- Work closely with the sales and design teams to ensure projects are both technically and commercially viable.
- Identify value engineering opportunities to improve project performance and cost efficiency.
- Maintain estimating databases, pricing schedules and financial modelling templates.
- Support the continuous improvement of estimating and pre-construction processes.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience in estimating, quantity surveying, commercial analysis or cost planning within commercial solar, electrical, M&E, construction or infrastructure.
- Experience preparing financial models, investment appraisals and commercial business cases.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, sales, project management and supplier teams.
Desirable
- Experience within commercial solar PV, solar car park canopies, BESS or EV charging.
- Knowledge of commercial electricity tariffs, energy pricing and DNO application processes.
- Experience using PVSol, OpenSolar or similar design software.
- Experience developing project budgets, analysing commercial risk and supporting value engineering.
- Full UK driving licence.
We welcome applications from candidates with estimating or commercial experience in commercial solar, electrical contracting, M&E, structural steelwork, civils, utilities and wider construction sectors.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Company pension.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial renewable energy projects across the UK.
- Clear career progression within a fast-growing renewable energy business.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southport PR9 7RL
