Technical Design Consultant

OVO Energy; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Technical Design Consultant to join their Zero Carbon Living team. This role involves reviewing solar system designs, ensuring compliance and feasibility, and collaborating with various teams to meet company sustainability goals. You will contribute directly to OVO's mission by providing top-notch support and advice on solar solutions. Ideal candidates will possess deep experience in solar design and the capacity to engage effectively with stakeholders.

Benefits

34 days of holiday including bank holidays

Healthcare options like cash plans or private medical insurance

Gym memberships and wellbeing benefits

Lifestyle benefits including extra holiday buying

Discounts on energy plans

Cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in startup, fast-paced tech environment.
• Sound technical knowledge of solar PV and battery storage.
• Excellent communication for engaging senior exec-level audiences.

Responsibilities

• Review surveys and designs for technical feasibility.
• Provide guidance on Solar PV technical queries.
• Create installation packs for installers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Technical

Education

Deep experience in Solar PV system designs

Previous experience within MCS accredited organizations

Tools

EasyPV

SolarEdge Designer

Job description

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Location: Home? Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow

But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best

Team: Zero Carbon Living (ZCL)

Salary banding: £32,690 and £39,550, depending on your specific skills and experience

Experience: Mid-level/Expert

Working pattern: Full-Time

Reporting to: Technical Assurance Manager

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Ownership, Decision-maker, Detail

Top 3 qualities for this role: Attention to detail, Organisation, Technical

***We have multiple positions available for this role, but please note, proposed start dates will be towards the end of 2023

In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because….

You can make a real difference and play an essential part in our Plan Zero journey.

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. We know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

We’re hiring to ensure our customers get the right solar and storage solutions for their needs and have an excellent quality installation. Every role we’re hiring plays its own part in our mission; our role is to find those people and bring them on our Zero Carbon journey.

This role in a nutshell:

The Technical Design Consultants will review all of the surveys and solar designs completed by the sales and survey team to ensure what's been quoted is compliant and technically feasible to install. You’ll then take all of that information to build really clear installation packs for our installers. These roles help stay on track for our Plan Zero ambitions.

Your key outcomes will be:

• In-depth reviews of remote and site survey information to check technical feasibility of the proposed system design.
• Provide guidance to any Solar PV technical queries that arise in the business.
• Complete DNO applications in line with proposed system design, collaborating closely with sales and survey team as required in relation to DNO feedback.
• Providing technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analysing and resolving project challenges.
• Knowledge of PV industry modeling and simulating assumptions. Work closely with the solar surveying team to ensure quality and accuracy of the team's quotes and surveys.
• Evaluate and own risks, challenges and opportunities, making recommendations on future direction.
• Work with Kaluza Flex colleagues on new technological advancements and customer experience improvements to the solar PV proposition.
• Represent OVO at external industry events to help build its profile and reputation as a tech leader in this space.

Systems: EasyPV, SolarEdge Designer and other PV Design and structural assessment applications

You’ll be a successful Technical Design Consultant at OVO if you…

• Have deep experience in Solar PV system designs, electrical configurations, cable runs, roof construction types, and scaffold requirements.
• Experience in a startup, fast-paced, and tech-based environment.
• Previous experience within MCS accredited organizations.
• Sound technical knowledge of hardware and software solutions relevant to solar PV and battery storage. Experience in installation, repair, or maintenance of electrical, solar PV, and battery systems.
• Roofing/structural assessment, fitting, designing experience.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging audiences at senior exec and C-suite level.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to see the bigger picture and deliver at pace.
• Ability to operate independently at a high level.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to plans, responding confidently to changing scenarios.

You won’t like this role if you…

• Are uncomfortable having transparent conversations
• Are uneasy working at pace
• Don’t like to get into the detail

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you

We’ll pay you between £32,690 and £39,550, depending on your skills and experience. If your expectations differ, have a chat with us!

We keep our pay ranges broad to give flexibility in matching your experience to our zero carbon mission.

You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have a collective performance bonus plan focused on delivering our Plan Zero goal.

We offer green benefits and progressive policies, including flex pay, which is an extra 9% of your salary to use as you like—cash, pension, or benefits. Here’s a sample:

- 34 days of holiday including bank holidays
- Healthcare options like cash plans or private medical insurance
- Wellbeing benefits like gym memberships, cyber insurance, and more
- Lifestyle benefits including extra holiday buying, discounts, and charity support
- Home benefits like discounts on energy plans, carbon offsetting, and smart device discounts
- Commute benefits like low emission car leasing, cycle-to-work schemes, and public transport loans

Our People Team can tell you more about our flexible benefits and policies.

For your Belonging

We aim to support our people through listening and inclusivity. Our 8 Belonging Networks are led by our people, for our people, and you can participate in any that interest you.