Senior Solar Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Solar Design Engineer to lead the design of large-scale solar PV projects. This role requires technical leadership, collaboration across multiple teams, and a strong foundation in solar design principles. With hybrid working flexibility and a focus on innovation, this position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth in a cutting-edge field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ solar design experience.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of ground-mounted PV systems.
• Proven team leadership and training experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small technical design team.
• Produce and sign off high-quality solar layouts and PVSyst yield analyses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, FP&A, and EPC contractors.

Skills

Technical leadership

Value engineering

Solar PV design

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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AVA are partnered with a major IPP in the search for a Senior Solar Design Engineer to lead the in-house design of large-scale solar PV projects - driving optimisation, value engineering, and technical leadership. The role is based in Bristol with a hybrid working model (minimum 3 days per week in the office).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a small technical design team
• Produce and sign off high-quality solar layouts and PVSyst yield analyses
• Optimise designs to EPC build standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, FP&A, and EPC contractors

Your Profile:

• Engineering degree and 5+ years’ solar design experience
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of ground-mounted PV systems
• Proven team leadership and training experience