Solar Estimator

About Flare

Flare is a fast-growing commercial electrical contractor based in Sevenoaks, operating two specialist divisions:
Solar PV installation and LED/Electrical works. With a growing team of directly employed engineers, we deliver projects across commercial, industrial, and public sector clients — We don't subcontract; we build capability in-house and we're growing fast.

We're looking for an experienced Electrical / Solar Estimator to take ownership of tendering across both divisions. You'll be working across a varied pipeline — from LED upgrade programmes and public sector framework tenders to commercial solar PV installations — so breadth of knowledge matters as much as depth.

This isn't a back-office function. You'll work closely with the MD, Business Development, and Project Management teams from first enquiry through to bid submission.

• Pricing tenders across commercial electrical, LED lighting upgrades, and solar PV projects from drawings, specs, and site surveys
• Preparing detailed labour, materials, and overhead cost breakdowns
• Supporting Solar PV designs (full training and technical support available for the right candidate)
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain competitive material pricing and maintaining up-to-date supplier records
• Producing bid proposals and supporting documents for framework and direct tenders
• Building and maintaining a cost database to improve speed and accuracy over time
• Identifying value engineering opportunities without compromising on quality or compliance
• Contributing to improving our estimating process as we scale

• Proven estimating experience in electrical contracting — commercial projects essential
• Solar PV or renewable energy experience is a strong advantage
• Solid understanding of electrical installation practices, materials, and labour rates
• Comfortable working with tender portals, estimating software, and Microsoft Office
• Organised, accurate, and able to manage multiple live tenders simultaneously
• Someone who communicates clearly and can hold their own with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Thrives in a growing business where processes are still being built, not just followed

• £35,000–£45,000 depending on experience
• Free on-site parking
• A key role in a business with genuine growth trajectory and an interesting project mix
• Direct access to senior leadership — no layers of corporate bureaucracy