Solar Design Engineer (Training on Building Services)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Training

Progression

33 Holiday Days

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is helping a specialist consultancy recruit a Solar Design Engineer. Based in Birmingham with hybrid working, the role focuses on training on building services while leveraging a solar background to design solutions for Solar PV, HVAC and other building services.

You will use AutoCAD to design civil engineering solutions, support projects from concept to completion, and occasionally visit sites to assess client requirements.

Qualifications

• Design Engineer with solar or renewables background.
• Willing to undergo in-house training on building services.
• Ability to work in hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD to design civil engineering solutions.
• Support projects from concept to completion including Solar PV installation and HVAC.
• Occasional site visits to assess client needs and problem solve.
• 37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday; 8:30 - 5pm, hybrid working after probation.

Skills

Solar PV design

Engineering design

Building services awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Solar Design Engineer (Training on Building Services)

Location: Birmingham

Pay and Benefits

• £40,000 - £50,000
• Training
• Progression
• 33 Holiday Days
• Company Benefits
• Hybrid Working

Are you a Design Engineer from a solar background, looking to elevate your career within a specialist consultancy, offering full inhouse training on building services with direct progression into Senior Design Engineer or Technical Lead roles?

Would you like a varied position where no two days are the same, using your technical expertise to solve complex problems across an array of interesting and challenging projects?

In this role you will assist in the designing of engineering solutions in multiple sectors, working predominantly in education sectors, with projects including Solar PV installation, HVAC, and other building services. Duties also include supporting the Project Manager with site visits and assessments of client requirements.

Founded nearly 40 years ago, this specialist consultancy operates from multiple locations across the UK and prides itself on delivering bespoke engineering solutions within the Solar, HVAC, and building service sectors with a focus on renewable energy projects. This company has experienced rapid growth and is looking to continue its success by securing new projects while maintaining the high-quality service it provides to clients nationwide.

This role would suit a Solar Design Engineer looking to develop their knowledge and skillset with full specialist training, including on building services, alongside a company looking to invest in someone to develop alongside them with scope for progression.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD to design an array of civil engineering solutions
• Support projects from concept to completion including Solar PV Installation and HVAC
• Occasional site visits to assess client needs and problem solve
• 37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday; 8:30 - 5pm, scope for hybrid working after probation

The Person

Design Engineer Solar experience Looking for training on building services Reference number: BBBH26736a

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.