Senior Design Engineer - Commercial Solar PV

Rise Technical; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Senior Solar Designer to manage the design of commercial scale Solar PV systems. This role involves overseeing multiple projects from feasibility to completion and acting as a technical expert. Candidates should have experience with AutoCAD and solar industry software, and a proven background in commercial projects. Join a dynamic team in an exciting growth phase in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Solar PV Design

AutoCAD

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Tools

SolarEdge

PV Sol

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Commutable from Reading, Bracknell, Farnborough, Slough, Weybridge

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