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.
Solar PV Designer employer: Valoris Group
Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and innovation, offering electricians the chance to work on cutting-edge solar PV systems. With a competitive salary of £52,000 a year, we foster a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities. Located in a vibrant community, our team enjoys a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference in promoting renewable energy.
