Pre-sales Engineer UK

Taylor Hopkinson; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson is seeking a technically strong Pre‑Sales Engineer to support the UK's solar PV sales cycle. You will act as the technical expert for EPC partners, developers, installers, and distributors, guiding system design and delivering compelling presentations.

The role demands excellent communication, broad solar PV knowledge, and ability to translate technical concepts for commercial audiences. Travel across the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background in solar PV.
• Experience in customer-facing technical roles (pre-sales, technical sales).
• Ability to translate technical concepts to commercial audiences.
• Knowledge of solar PV systems and inverter technologies.
• Experience engaging EPCs, installers, developers, or distribution partners.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical pre‑sales support across the solar PV portfolio.
• Support the UK sales team, EPCs, and partners during bids and tenders.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demos, and customer training.
• Assist customers with system design and product selection.
• Develop technical recommendations from project requirements.
• Respond to RFIs and tender submissions with clear guidance.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activity.
• Represent the company at conferences and customer meetings.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and service teams.

Skills

Solar PV knowledge

Customer-facing

Technical sales support

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Renewable Energy Engineering degree

Power Engineering degree

Tools

PVsyst

Job description

About the Company Our client is a global leader in renewable energy technology, delivering innovative solar solutions across residential, commercial, and utility‑scale applications. Due to continued growth in the UK market, they are looking to appoint a technically strong and customer‑focused Pre‑Sales Engineer to support their expanding solar PV business.

The Role As a Pre‑Sales Engineer, you will serve as the technical expert supporting the UK sales team, EPC partners, developers, installers, and distribution partners throughout the sales cycle. You will provide technical guidance on solar PV solutions, support system design activities, deliver customer presentations, and represent the business at industry events and conferences. This role requires a combination of strong engineering expertise, commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical pre‑sales support across the company's solar PV product portfolio.
• Support the sales team throughout customer engagements, tenders, and bid processes.
• Engage with EPCs, installers, developers, consultants, and distribution partners across the UK.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and customer training sessions.
• Assist customers with system design and product selection.
• Review project requirements and develop technical recommendations and solutions.
• Respond to technical enquiries, RFIs, and tender submissions.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, market developments, and competitor activity.
• Represent the business at conferences, exhibitions, customer meetings, and industry events.
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering, product, and service teams.

Essential Requirements

• Strong engineering background within the solar PV industry.
• Experience in a customer‑facing technical role such as Pre‑Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Product Engineer, or Solar Engineer.
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems and inverter technologies.
• Experience working with EPCs, installers, developers, consultants, or distribution partners.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and commercial audiences.
• Comfortable delivering presentations at customer meetings, exhibitions, and industry events.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working for a solar inverter manufacturer or solar technology company.
• Knowledge of UK solar PV standards, regulations, and market dynamics.
• Familiarity with PV design and modelling software such as PVsyst.
• Experience supporting Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and Distributed Generation (DG) solar projects.
• Spanish language skills are highly desirable.