Renewable Solutions Designer

Rexel UK Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Performance bonus

33 days annual leave

Holiday buy/sell

Enhanced parental leave

Learning opportunities

Private Medical Insurance

Mental wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Holiday offers

Financial education support

Job summary

Rexel UK Ltd in Birmingham seeks an experienced Renewables Solutions Designer to support the branch network with technical guidance on PV systems and battery storage. You will create BOMs, advise on product selection, and help customers translate requirements into practical solar solutions.

In this hands-on role you’ll stay abreast of current regulations, Rexel-approved offerings, and market developments, collaborating with colleagues to grow PV and Solar sales across residential, commercial,

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of PV systems and battery storage.
• Ability to produce accurate BOMs and commercial proposals.
• Understanding of solar system architecture and product applications.

Responsibilities

• Produce PV and Solar BOMs and quotations for branches and customers.
• Provide technical guidance on product selection on system components.
• Assist with PV, battery storage, mounting, inverter, and related solutions.
• Ensure recommendations align with regulations and Rexel-approved products.
• Assist branches with opportunities requiring technical product expertise.
• Stay informed on evolving technologies and market developments in renewables.

Skills

PV knowledge

Battery storage

Renewables experience

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Office

Supplier configuration tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Renewables Solutions Designer looking for a new opportunity? As a global leader in electrical wholesale, Rexel distributes advanced electrical and energy-efficient products worldwide. We deliver smart, sustainable solutions engineered to enhance comfort, safety, and security across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

The Benefits Of a Career With Rexel

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus Scheme
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave(including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!)
• You can also buy and sell holiday each year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance/Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education

Job Description

We’re looking for a proactive experienced renewables designer. This is a hands‑on commercial role with real impact: You will be supporting the branch network in growing PV and Solar sales by providing technical expertise, bill of materials (BOM) creation, product selection guidance and advice on the latest regulations to our branch network and customer base.

Key Accountabilities For a Technical Designer With Rexel

• Produce PV and Solar bills of materials and quotations for branch teams and customers.
• Provide technical guidance on product selection, system components, and renewable energy solutions.
• Assist with identifying suitable PV, battery storage, mounting, inverter, and associated product solutions.
• Ensure recommendations align with current regulations, manufacturer requirements, and Rexel-approved product offerings.
• Assist branches with customer opportunities requiring technical product expertise.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, legislation, and market developments within the renewables sector.

Qualifications

• COLLABORATION – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• HOLDS ACCOUNTABILITY – holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• CUSTOMER PARTNERSHIP – Creating new customer partnerships with multi dimensional relationships for strategic insight for future opportunity
• DRIVES RESULTS - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• INFLUENCES - using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
• BUILDS NETWORKS - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organisation

What We’re Looking For…

• Strong knowledge of PV, battery storage, and associated renewable technologies.
• Ability to create accurate and commercially viable bills of materials.
• Understanding of solar system architecture and product applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into product solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and supplier configuration tools.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities effectively.

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we actively seek talent with different experiences, background and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results. Working together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities. Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.