Solar Pv Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Full-time or part-time hours

Collaborative working environment

Professional development and career提升

Growth in renewable energy

Job summary

Valoris Group is seeking a Solar PV Designer to join our Droitwich-based team. You will design domestic and commercial solar PV systems, producing precise drawings and layouts using PV*SOL and AutoCAD, and handling DNO submissions. The role supports the sales process from quotation to handover, ensuring compliance with UK standards.

The position is office-based with flexible hours (full-time or part-time considered) and offers development opportunities within a growing renewable energy business.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Solar PV Designer.
• Strong knowledge of PV*SOL and solar PV design principles.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and design drawings.
• Experience preparing and submitting DNO applications.
• Good understanding of UK solar PV regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design domestic and commercial solar PV systems for projects.
• Produce technical drawings, plans and layouts using AutoCAD.
• Prepare and submit DNO applications.
• Review site surveys and customer requirements for compliant designs.
• Provide technical support to sales during quotation process.
• Ensure designs comply with UK regulations and standards.
• Liaise with DNOs, suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain project documentation and design records.
• Support continuous improvement of design processes.
• Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Skills

PV*SOL

Solar PV design principles

DNO applications handling

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

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.

Valoris Group specialises in recruitment across renewable energy, building services and technical engineering.