Commercial Solar Designer & Project Lead – Site Visits

Heatforce

Pontypridd

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Employee Assistance Programme provided
Company vehicle and fuel card

Job summary

Heatforce is recruiting a Commercial Solar Designer / Project Manager to design commercial rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems and to manage projects from design through to installation. You will produce layouts, schematics and energy yield calculations while coordinating with internal teams, installers, subcontractors and clients.

The role combines technical solar design with project delivery to ensure safe, compliant and commercially viable outcomes across the UK renewables portfolio.

Qualifications

  • 2–5 years' experience designing commercial solar PV systems.
  • Experience managing or coordinating commercial solar PV projects through to installation and completion.
  • Strong knowledge of AC/DC design, string sizing, cable calculations, SLDs and energy yield modelling.
  • Experience with DNO applications (essential).
  • Good understanding of UK regulations, including BS 7671, G99/G100 and MCS requirements.
  • Experience designing systems from approximately 50kW to multi-MW installations.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and solar design packages such as PV*SOL, HelioScope or PVSyst.

Responsibilities

  • Design commercial rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems that are technically compliant and viable for installation.
  • Prepare system layouts, electrical schematics, SLDs and performance calculations.
  • Carry out AC/DC design, sizing, cable calculations and energy yield modelling.
  • Prepare and support DNO applications and ensure designs meet G99/G100 requirements.
  • Coordinate with installation teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Assist with design improvements and provide technical guidance to partners.

Skills

Commercial solar PV design
Project coordination
UK regulations awareness
Effective communication

Education

Level 3 electrical qualification
18th Edition BS 7671

Tools

AutoCAD
PV*SOL
HelioScope
PVSyst
SketchUp
Revit
GIS

Job description

Heatforce is recruiting a Commercial Solar Designer / Project Manager to design commercial rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems and to manage projects from design through to installation. You will produce layouts, schematics and energy yield calculations while coordinating with internal teams, installers, subcontractors and clients.

The role combines technical solar design with project delivery to ensure safe, compliant and commercially viable outcomes across the UK renewables portfolio.

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