Team Lead Engineering (m/f/d)

GOLDBECK SOLAR Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GOLDBECK SOLAR is seeking a senior engineering leader to shape and develop the UK engineering function for large-scale renewable energy projects. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with stakeholders across project management, procurement, construction and sales, and drive successful delivery in a dynamic market.

The role requires extensive solar/renewables experience, strong UK regulatory knowledge, and hands-on design in AutoCAD and PVsyst.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in engineering roles within solar/renewables.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK standards and regulations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and PVsyst.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering team and drive delivery of large-scale projects.
• Act as technical escalation point for projects and tenders.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations, client requirements and industry standards.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations and documentation.
• Support project execution from design through commissioning.
• Coordinate with project management, procurement, construction and sales teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and professional development of team members.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering design

UK standards

AutoCAD

PV Syst

Stakeholder mgmt

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

Job description

GOLDBECK SOLAR is a leading provider of turnkey solar systems on commercial roofs and ground mounted utility scale PV power plants. With our team of dedicated employees, we develop, plan, build, operate and finance photovoltaic systems in Germany, Europe and worldwide - tailor-made with a standardized approach.

What you can expect:

Join us in a key leadership role where you will shape and develop our UK engineering function while driving the successful delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects. You will lead a talented team, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute directly to the growth of GOLDBECK SOLAR in one of our most important markets.

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Act as the technical escalation point for projects and tenders
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations, client requirements and industry standards
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations and documentation
• Support project execution from design through commissioning
• Coordinate closely with project management, procurement, construction and sales teams
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools
• Support recruitment, onboarding and professional development of team members
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders

Profile:

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in engineering roles within the solar, renewable energy or infrastructure sector
• Previous experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
• Strong understanding of UK engineering standards and regulations
• Experience with AutoCAD and PVSyst
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self-sufficient and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Willingness to travel across the UK for project and client meetings
• Open, trusting and professional cooperation with a focus on success and enjoyment in daily work
• Cooperation with a highly trained international team in a dynamic, international market
• Best conditions for independent work as well as exciting and challenging topics
• Participation in shaping the global energy revolution