Solar Project Engineer

Envo Talent Solutions Limited; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established M&E contractor specializing in renewable energy projects is seeking a Solar PV Design & Commissioning Engineer. The role involves designing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining solar PV systems with a salary between £40,000 – £46,000, company van, and 25 days holiday. Strong design and commissioning skills are essential for this field-based role in the UK.

Benefits

Company van + fuel card

Private Medical

Ongoing training and career progression

Tools, PPE, and uniform provided

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and installing solar PV systems (rooftop and/or ground-mounted).
• Experience using Solax or SolarEdge design platforms – essential.
• Ability to commission systems to full operational status.

Responsibilities

• Design solar PV systems using Solax or SolarEdge software.
• Install solar PV systems, including fitting structures, panels, and inverters.
• Conduct testing, commissioning, and maintenance of systems.

Skills

Design and install solar PV systems

Use of Solax or SolarEdge design platforms

Problem-solving skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Solax design software

SolarEdge design software

Job description

Job Title: Solar PV Design & Commissioning Engineer
Location: Field-Based – UK Wide (Ideally Midlands or Lincolnshire-based)
Salary: £40,000 – £46,000 DOE + Van + 25 Days Holiday + Overtime + Tools
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

This is a varied role involving the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of both rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems across commercial sites. You’ll take projects frominitial design and planning through to build, commissioning, and post-installation fault finding and testing.

The Opportunity

We’re hiring on behalf of a well-established M&E contractor specialising in renewable energy projects. With a growing pipeline of solar PV installations, they’re looking for a Solar PV Engineer with strong design and commissioning skills to join their expanding team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design solar PV systems using Solax or SolarEdge design software to produce optimal layouts and specifications

• Install rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems, including fitting mounting structures, panels, inverters, and electrical connections

• Carry out testing, commissioning, and maintenance of systems

• Support with fault-finding, repairs, and upgrades on existing systems

• Assist and oversee installation teams to ensure designs are implemented accurately

• Maintain accurate reports, design documentation, and site records

• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed on all projects

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and installing solar PV systems (rooftop and/or ground-mounted)

• Experience using Solax or SolarEdge design platforms – essential

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation – essential

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations – essential

• Ability to commission systems to full operational status

• Strong problem-solving skills for fault-finding and system optimisation

• CSCS/ECS card preferred

• Full UK driving licence

• Comfortable with UK travel and occasional overnight stays

Package Includes

• £40,000 – £46,000 salary (DOE)

• Company van + fuel card

• Tools, PPE, and uniform provided

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Overtime opportunities

• Private Medical

• Ongoing training and career progression