Electrical Design Manager - Solar PV

Climate17 | B Corp™; Colchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Colchester is seeking an Electrical Design Manager to lead their design function. This role involves overseeing compliance and delivering cost-effective electrical designs across projects. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, proficiency in design software, and at least 5 years of experience in renewable energy electrical engineering. The position requires full-time presence in the office with site travel as necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical expertise in electrical engineering within renewable energy.
• Proven experience in electrical design calculations and UK standards compliance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and review detailed electrical design and calculations.
• Prepare and check Single Line Diagrams and electrical drawings.
• Lead, manage and develop the internal design team.

Skills

Electrical design calculations

AC/DC cable sizing

LV AC grading studies

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

AutoCAD

Amtech

PV*SOL

Job description

Climate17 are working alongside a well-established, rapidly expanding renewable energy company which develops, designs, builds and maintains large scale commercial and ground mounted renewable energy projects across the UK.

They are actively looking to recruit an Electrical Design Manager to lead their design function, ensuring the delivery of compliant, buildable, and cost-effective electrical designs across their renewable energy projects.

Role

The Electrical Design Manager will undertake and review detailed electrical design & calculations including AC/DC cable sizing, LV AC grading studies, cabinet and connection design.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and review detailed electrical design & calculations including AC/DC cable sizing, LV AC grading studies, cabinet and connection design
• Prepare and check Single Line Diagrams, electrical drawings, and predesign layouts.
• Design, commission and support communication and monitoring systems.
• Support G99 & G100 applications, liaising with inverter manufacturers to ensure compliance
• Produce Bills of Materials, costings, and Scopes of Works, ensuring technical and commercial alignment
• Lead, manage and develop the internal design team.
• Maintain ownership and accountability of all design projects.
• Implement a structured multi-stage project review process.
• Manage design variations through a robust version and change control process
• Oversee quality assurance, attending key site stages to verify adherence to design and conducting final site inspections
• Manage external design subcontractors to ensure high-quality, consistent outputs aligned with internal standards
• Develop/maintain a flexible design programme that adapts to changing project needs.
• Support project management teams with design-related technical input, ensuring seamless design-to-construction handover
• Support supplier and manufacturer engagement, identifying optimal solutions.
• Assist in NICEIC and MCS compliance, acting as Qualified Supervisor

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential)
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Amtech, PV*SOL, or similar (essential)
• Proven experience with G99/G100 compliance and UK grid connection requirements (essential)
• Chartered Engineer and/or Member of the IET (desirable)
• Familiarity with MCS accreditation (desirable)
• Health & Safety certification/s (desirable)
• 5+ years technical expertise in electrical engineering within renewable energy
• Proven experience in electrical design calculations, monitoring systems, and compliance with UK standards (G99/G100)

Location

Colchester, Essex - Full time in office plus site travel as required.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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