Solar Pv Designer

Valoris Group Limited; Charlton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' leave

Pension scheme

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Growing renewable energy business

Job summary

Valoris Group is recruiting an experienced Solar PV Designer to join our growing renewable energy business in Droitwich.

You will design domestic and commercial solar PV systems, produce accurate drawings with PV*SOL and AutoCAD, and manage projects from quotation through to handover. This office-based role requires strong technical design skills, knowledge of UK regulations, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Solar PV Designer.
• Strong knowledge of PV*SOL.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Experience preparing and submitting DNO applications.
• Knowledge of UK solar PV regulations and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design domestic and commercial solar PV systems using PV*SOL.
• Produce accurate technical drawings, plans and layouts using AutoCAD.
• Prepare and submit DNO applications.
• Review site surveys and customer requirements and technical information.
• Develop accurate and compliant solar PV system designs.
• Provide technical support to sales during quotation process.
• Ensure designs comply with current UK regulations and standards.
• Liaise with DNOs, suppliers, customers and internal departments.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and design records.
• Support the continuous improvement of internal design processes and standards.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Tools

PV*SOL

AutoCAD

Job description

Solar PV Designer

Location: Droitwich, Worcestershire
Working Arrangement: Office-Based
Salary: £33,000 to £37,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time Considered

Valoris Group is recruiting for an experienced Solar PV Designer to join a growing renewable energy business based in Droitwich.

Working within the Sales Department, you will support the wider commercial team by producing accurate, compliant and high-quality solar PV system designs for domestic and commercial projects.

This is an office-based position suited to someone with strong technical design experience who can manage projects from the initial quotation stage through to technical handover.

Benefits

• Five weeks' paid annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Full-time or part-time hours considered
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to join a growing renewable energy business

Key Responsibilities

• Design domestic and commercial solar PV systems using PV*SOL
• Produce accurate technical drawings, plans and system layouts using AutoCAD
• Prepare and submit DNO applications
• Review site surveys, customer requirements and technical information
• Develop accurate and compliant solar PV system designs
• Provide technical support to sales consultants throughout the quotation process
• Ensure designs comply with current UK regulations and industry standards
• Liaise with DNOs, suppliers, customers and internal departments
• Maintain accurate project documentation and design records
• Support the continuous improvement of internal design processes and standards
• Manage multiple projects while meeting agreed deadlines

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Solar PV Designer
• Strong working knowledge of PV*SOL
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Experience preparing and submitting DNO applications
• Good understanding of solar PV design principles
• Knowledge of current UK solar PV regulations and standards
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Confident communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects

Desirable Experience

• Experience designing both domestic and commercial solar PV systems
• Knowledge of battery storage systems
• Understanding of EV charging integration
• Familiarity with MCS requirements
• Knowledge of G98 and G99 grid connection processes

About You

You will be a positive, proactive and technically capable individual who takes pride in producing accurate work.

You should be comfortable working as part of a collaborative team while also managing your own workload and responsibilities effectively.