Octopus Energy
1001 - 5000 employees
Founded 2016
⚡ Energy
📡 Telecommunications
Energy • Telecommunications
Octopus Energy is a UK-based energy supplier that offers innovative smart tariffs and renewable energy solutions. Known for its award-winning customer service and commitment to a greener future, Octopus Energy provides great value for the long term with prices historically cheaper than any other large supplier. As one of Europe's leading investors in renewable energy generation, the company is highly trusted, holding a five-star customer service rating. Octopus Energy offers a variety of tariffs tailored for smart meters, solar energy, and electric vehicles, emphasizing cost savings and environmental benefits. Octopus Energy has also expanded internationally with operations in several countries, including Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, and the USA.
Scaffolding Estimator – 6 Month FTC
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Octopus Energy
1001 - 5000 employees
Founded 2016
⚡ Energy
📡 Telecommunications
Energy • Telecommunications
Octopus Energy is a UK-based energy supplier that offers innovative smart tariffs and renewable energy solutions. Known for its award-winning customer service and commitment to a greener future, Octopus Energy provides great value for the long term with prices historically cheaper than any other large supplier. As one of Europe's leading investors in renewable energy generation, the company is highly trusted, holding a five-star customer service rating. Octopus Energy offers a variety of tariffs tailored for smart meters, solar energy, and electric vehicles, emphasizing cost savings and environmental benefits. Octopus Energy has also expanded internationally with operations in several countries, including Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, and the USA.
📋 Description
• Data & Site Analysis: Review property measurement data, photos, video footage, and solar installation specifications to determine precise access requirements for domestic and commercial properties. • Cost Estimation: Produce accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates and bills of quantities for standard and bespoke access scaffolding, adhering strictly to TG20 guidelines. • Subcontractor Management: Communicate project scopes to subcontractor partners, negotiate rates, issue quote requests, and ensure estimates align with agreed commercial terms. • Compliance & Safety: Ensure all proposed scaffolding solutions meet current UK Health & Safety regulations, NASC guidance, and relevant industry standards. • Workflow Coordination: Maintain clear digital records within our project management system to ensure seamless handovers from estimation to subcontractor.
🎯 Requirements
• Scaffolding Estimating Experience: Proven track record pricing scaffolding projects (experience in domestic, solar, or roofing access is highly desirable). • UK Qualifications: Valid UK scaffolding credentials or recognised trade qualifications (e.g., CISRS, NVQ Level 3/4 in Scaffolding/Estimating, or certified TG20 training). • Industry Compliance: Deep understanding of TG20 e-Guide, SG4 guidance, and modern scaffolding techniques. • Contractor Relations: Demonstrated experience dealing directly with contractors, subcontractors, and site personnel. • Tech-Savvy: Comfortable working remotely using digital survey software, photo interpretation tools, spreadsheets, and online project management platforms. • Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong commercial negotiation skills, and the self-motivation required to thrive in an independent, home-based environment. • Full UK driving license.
🏖️ Benefits
• 💚 Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! • 🎉 Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership • 🎁 Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
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