Renewable Solutions Designer

REXEL; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus

Time Off: 33 days annual leave (incl.

Buy/sell holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Private Medical Insurance/Virtual GP

Staff discounts & exclusive offers

Job summary

Rexel UK is seeking a proactive Renewables Solutions Designer to support our branch network by delivering PV and Solar BOMs, advising on product selection and the latest regulations. This hands-on commercial role has real impact, enabling growth in PV and Solar sales while ensuring compliant, cost-effective energy solutions for customers across commercial and industrial sectors.

You will collaborate with suppliers and branches, stay ahead of industry developments, and benefit from a

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of PV, battery storage, and 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 capabilities; excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PV and battery storage knowledge

BOM creation

Solar system architecture

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication & stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Supplier configuration tools

Multi-tasking

Customer requirements interpretation

Tools

Microsoft 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

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.

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success within this role include:

COLLABORATION– Building partnerships and working collaboratively with othersto meet shared objectives

HOLDS ACCOUNTABILTY– holds self and others accountable to meetcommitments

CUSTOMER PARTNERSHIP– Creating new customer partnerships with multidimensional 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 ofothers

BUILDS NETWORKS- Effectively building formal and informal relationshipnetworks 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.

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.