Commercial Engineer/Estimator

Here's what you'll be doing

Location - Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire

Salary - £36,659 - £49,250 plus excellent benefits and career progression

 

We are looking for permanent Commercial Engineers/Estimators to join our busy Lighting and Grid Department. 

 

Main Responsibilities of the role

  • Issuing quotes as well as ensuring all issued quotes are followed up and information collatedto allow effective review of competitive positioning.
  • Act as escalation point for complaints from key customers ensuring that they are dealt withcorrectly and in line with the company policy on complaint handling.
  • Managing major customer relationships – negotiating win- win deals.
  • By personal example, support an environment that promotes rapid and continuousimprovement and the development of high performing teams.
  • Being proactive about and taking ownership of all aspects of Safety, Health andEnvironmental issues related to work and the impact on ourselves and others.
  • Management of project including procurement invoicing and chasing of debt.

What we need from you

  • Full UK drivers’ licence.
  • An understanding and appreciation of DNO and IDNO electrical networks.
  • Operated in a commercial environment, with a track record of developing key customerrelationships.
  • Good negotiation skills.
  • A proven track record of delivering sales targets in a competitive environment.
  • An understanding of the key issues & challenges relating to New Connections.
  • Numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and information and produce itin a clear and logical format.
  • In-depth financial and commercial awareness with the ability to communicate these to othersto ensure that commercial implications of actions are recognised and understood.
  • The ability to make decisions and meet tight deadlines.
  • The ability to self-motivate as an individual and at team level.
  • A pro-active and creative approach to problem solving.
  • Oral communication skills, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to take aconfident and diplomatic approach with staff, colleagues and customers.
  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear concise reports, aworking knowledge of mainframe and PC based computer systems and the ability to adaptquickly to changes to those systems.

It would be great if you have

  • BS7671 18th Edit IEE Wiring Regulations.

Here’s what you need to know

Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out. 

Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly. 

Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone. 

Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria. 

Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority. 

 

At a glance

Reference no.: 236817 Closing date: 22/05/2025 Salary: £36,659 - £49,250

Get in touch

For more information about the role please contact Lis Elliott - lis.wood@eon-uk.com

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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