Electrical Design Manager – Solar PV

Climate17; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Manager to oversee electrical designs and ensure compliance with UK standards. Responsibilities include leading the design team, managing detailed designs, and supporting project management teams. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, proven G99/G100 compliance experience, and proficiency in design software like AutoCAD. This role involves UK-wide travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with G99/G100 compliance and UK grid connection requirements.
• 5 years experience in electrical engineering within renewable energy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Detailed electrical design

Proficiency in design software

G99/G100 compliance

Electrical design calculations

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

AutoCAD

Amtech

PV*SOL

Job description

Role

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.

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 plus UK wide 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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