Electrical Design Engineer - Solar (Industry training)

Rise Technical; England; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for renewable energy projects in the United Kingdom. This role involves leading the design function, managing teams, and improving project efficiency. Candidates must have strong Electrical Design experience; experience in Solar is a plus. The position offers a competitive salary with multiple benefits and potential career progression into management.

Benefits

Bonus Schemes

Generous Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

EV Scheme

33 Days Annual Leave

Solar Training

Qualifications

• Relevant strong Electrical Design experience required.
• Experience within Solar is a distinct advantage.
• Willingness to receive training in Renewables if lacking Solar experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Design Function for renewable energy projects.
• Manage internal design team and third-party designers.
• Enhance project delivery, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical Design experience

Solar experience

Job description

Overview

Electrical Design Engineer - Solar (Industry training available)

You will need to be based in or near the following: Colchester, Braintree, Chelmsford or surrounding areas

Circa 65,000 + 2 Bonus Schemes per year + Generous Pension + Life Assurance + Employee Assistance Programme + Cycle to Work Scheme + EV Scheme + 33 Days Annual Leave + Excellent Company Culture + Solar Training if needed + Progression into Management

The Role

• Lead Electrical Design Function. Oversee the delivery of compliant, buildable, and cost-effective electrical designs across renewable energy projects.
• Team & Stakeholder Management. Manage the internal design team and third-party designers, ensuring high-quality outputs and effective collaboration.
• Drive Project Efficiency & Growth. Enhance project delivery, quality, and efficiency while supporting the companies growth in the renewable energy sector.

The Person

• Must have relevant strong Electrical Design experience - any experience within Solar would be a distinct advantage though this is not essential
• Looking for training in Renewables if you do not have Solar experience
• Progression into management for the right candidate
• Looking to join a forward thinking company that reward hardwork

Electrical Desing Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Manager, Solar Design, Solar PV, Solar Design Engineer, Colchester, Braintree, Chelmsford

How to apply

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Olly Shone at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.