Solar PV Design Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions in Glasgow is seeking a Solar PV Design Engineer to support the delivery of solar PV and battery storage installations across housing associations, councils and registered social landlords in Scotland. Salary circa £30-35k DOE.

You will manage the complete design process from initial address allocation and grid connection applications through to post-installation design amendments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Designing solar PV and battery storage systems to meet project specifications.
• Knowledge of grid connection processes (G98/G59) and compliance standards.
• Experience with PV design software and interpreting survey data.
• Ability to coordinate with surveyors, installers and DNOs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage G98/G99 grid connection applications with DNOs, tracking approvals.
• Produce compliant solar PV and battery storage designs using EasyPV or equivalent software.
• Review survey information and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain schedules.
• Update designs to reflect as-built installations and manage revisions.
• Generate BOMs, installation reports and maintain project documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with MCS standards, BS 7671 and client specifications.

Skills

Solar PV and battery storage design

G98/G99 grid connections

MCS standards

BS 7671 Wiring Regulations

Survey data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Battery storage systems knowledge

Tools

EasyPV

Job description

Solar PV Design Engineer - Glasgow - Salary circa 30-35K DOE

Support the delivery of solar PV and battery storage installations across housing associations, councils, and registered social landlords (RSLs) in Scotland.

Manage the complete design process from initial address allocation and grid connection applications through to post-installation design amendments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage G98/G99 grid connection applications with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), tracking approvals and maintaining accurate records.
• Produce compliant solar PV and battery storage system designs using EasyPV or equivalent software, including panel layouts, string configuration, inverter selection, and battery placement.
• Review survey information, coordinate with surveyors and installation teams, and resolve design queries to maintain project schedules.
• Update designs to reflect as-built installations and manage design revisions where site conditions require changes.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), logistics documentation, and installation reports.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide progress updates to support programme delivery.
• Ensure designs comply with MCS standards, BS 7671, G98/G99 requirements, and client specifications.

Key Skills

• Solar PV and battery storage system design.
• Knowledge of G98/G99 grid connection processes.
• Familiarity with MCS standards and BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Experience with EasyPV or similar PV design software.
• Ability to interpret survey data and produce compliant, buildable designs.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication with surveyors, installers, DNOs, housing associations, and other stakeholders.
• Experience with battery storage systems such as FoxESS, SolaX, EcoFlow PowerOcean, or similar is advantageous.