Solar Design Engineer (Training on Building Services)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Training and progression opportunities

33 holiday days

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Solar Design Engineer for a specialist consultancy in the UK, offering full in-house training on building services and clear progression into Senior Design Engineer or Technical Lead roles.

The role focuses on solar and HVAC projects, with hybrid working after probation, a 40k-50k salary, and 33 holiday days. You will design AutoCAD-based solutions and support projects from concept to completion.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Engineer with solar/renewables background.
• Willing to receive specialist training on building services.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for design of solar/HVAC solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design an array of civil engineering solutions using AutoCAD.
• Support projects from concept to completion including Solar PV installation and HVAC.
• Occasional site visits to assess client needs and solve problems.
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday; hybrid working after probation.

Skills

Solar experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Solar Design Engineer (Training on Building Services)

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

Braintree

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.

The Role:

• 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: BBBH26738a

Engineering, Engineer, Design, Project, Process, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Services, AutoCAD, Civil, Civils, Solar, Renewables, Essex, Braintree, Chelmsford, MEP, DFM, CAD, Construction, Structural, Energy

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.