Senior Design Engineer - Commercial Solar PV

Rise Technical; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar PV specialist in the UK is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design of commercial scale Solar PV systems. The role involves managing multiple designs, acting as a technical expert, and overseeing projects from feasibility to completion. Candidates should have a proven background in Solar PV design, experience with AutoCAD and solar software, and a strong understanding of project management. This is a great opportunity to grow in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Pension

Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven background working on commercial scale projects.
• Strong understanding of calculations and estimations.
• Experience using AutoCAD and solar industry software.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the design and delivery of commercial Solar PV projects.
• Oversee projects from feasibility to completion.
• Act as the go-to technical expert for clients.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolarEdge

PV Sol

Design Engineering

Project Management

Tools

solar industry software

Job description

Senior Design Engineer - Commercial Solar PV

Commutable from Reading, Bracknell, Farnborough, Slough, Weybridge

50,000 - 55,000 + Pension + Holidays

Are you a design engineer with experience working on commercial Solar PV projects, looking to enhance your career taking on a senior position where you will be a go-to technical expert?

Do you want to join a thriving company during an exciting period of growth, where you will play a pivotal role towards the deployment of Solar PV infrastructure for high-profile clientele across the UK?

This market leading solar specialist offer cradle to grave solutions to the commercial sector, working on some of the biggest projects across the country. The organisation have a healthy pipeline of projects across the country and due to expansion are looking for an Senior Solar Designer to join the team.

In this role you will be responsible for the design of commercial scale Solar PV systems, managing around 50-60 designs concurrently. You will act as a technical point of contact for clients, oversee the process from feasibility to completion, including DNO notifications and MCS certificates, and support the development of the design team.

This role would suit a Solar PV Design Engineer with a proven background working on commercial scale projects, holding a strong understanding of calculations and estimations, and sound experience using AutoCAD and solar industry software (PV Sol, SolarEdge).

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in the ever-evolving renewable energy sector, joining a dynamic, forward-thinking company on an exciting upward trajectory.

The Role:

• Lead on the design and delivery of commercial Solar PV projects
• Oversee projects from feasibility to completion, including DNO notifications and MCS certificates
• Manage 50-60 commercial designs concurrently
• Act as the go-to technical expert for clients and internal teams
• Support the wider team development

The Person:

• Solar PV Design Engineer
• Experience working on commercial scale projects
• Proven experience using AutoCAD, and solar specific software such as SolarEdge, PV Sol

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Gabrielle Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.