Renewable Energy Systems Designer

Sureserve; Livingston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

32 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sureserve is seeking a Renewable Energy Systems Designer in Livingston to deliver low-carbon solutions for residential and commercial clients. You will analyse EPCs, assess building energy performance and design future-proof renewable systems, including Solar PV and heat pumps.

You will work with surveyors, retrofit teams and engineers to ensure timely, compliant project delivery. The role focuses on energy efficiency, carbon reduction and sustainability, with opportunities to develop technical

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or Renewable Energy.
• Understanding of energy efficiency, carbon reduction and sustainability principles.
• Experience producing technical designs, reports and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse measured energy data and EPCs.
• Assess and manage energy performance of buildings.
• Develop carbon reduction, energy efficiency and cost-saving recommendations.
• Design future-proof renewable energy systems.
• Optimise Solar PV and Air Source Heat Pump installations.
• Collaborate with surveyors, retrofit teams, project managers and engineers.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and compliance submissions.
• Support installation teams with troubleshooting and design revisions.
• Manage your own projects and ensure delivery to timescales and standards.
• Identify innovative solutions that improve energy performance and sustainability outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Project management

Attention to detail

Renewable energy knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Design Engineering

Degree in Renewable Energy

Tools

Solar PV systems

Air Source Heat Pumps

Energy efficiency technologies

Job description

We're looking for a Renewable Energy Systems Designer to join our growing team in Livingston to play a key role in delivering innovative, low-carbon solutions for residential and commercial clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for sustainability, renewable technologies and engineering design to contribute to projects that make a real impact on energy efficiency, carbon reduction and long-term environmental performance.

The remit...

• Analyse measured energy data and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
• Assess and manage the energy performance of new and existing buildings
• Develop carbon reduction, energy efficiency and cost-saving recommendations
• Design future-proof renewable energy systems
• Optimise Solar PV and Air Source Heat Pump installations for performance, reliability and value
• Collaborate with surveyors, retrofit teams, project managers and engineers to deliver successful projects
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and compliance submissions
• Support installation teams with troubleshooting and design revisions
• Manage your own projects and ensure delivery to agreed timescales and standards
• Identify innovative solutions that improve energy performance and sustainability outcomes

What we're looking for...

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Renewable Energy or a related subject
• Understanding of energy efficiency, carbon reduction and sustainability principles
• Knowledge of Solar PV, Heat Pumps and renewable energy technologies
• Experience producing technical designs, reports and recommendations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and evaluate data from multiple sources
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Understanding of current and emerging legislation within the energy and built environment sectors

Our Package

• £27,976 base salary
• Career stability with a growing organisation.
• Pension scheme, Life assurance & access to flexible benefits scheme.
• 32 days annual leave (Inc. statutory bank holidays, Christmas/New Year Closure)
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24 hours telephone and online access
• Access to Flexible Benefits Scheme (including discount to retailers, bike to work scheme and many more)

Why join us...

You’ll be part of a business committed to improving energy efficiency and delivering sustainable solutions that benefit customers, communities and the environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful projects while developing your expertise within a growing and fast-moving sector.