Technical Design Manager

Position Overview

Lead the design and engineering of commercial and industrial solar PV and battery storage systems from concept through to delivery. Produce detailed technical designs using AutoCAD, PVSOl, and OpenSolar, ensuring solutions are cost‑effective, compliant, and buildable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical compliance, ensuring all designs meet UK electrical standards, building regulations, grid connection requirements, and relevant industry guidance.
• Act as technical authority for design assurance, approvals and best practice across all projects.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, including design risk assessments, hazard identification, and safe‑by‑design principles.
• Collaborate with principal designers and project teams to eliminate or reduce risk during the design stage.
• Support project delivery by providing technical input across tendering, pre‑construction, installation and commissioning stages.
• Review contractor designs, drawings and technical submissions, ensuring accuracy and buildability.
• Attend site visits, surveys and technical meetings as required.
• Act as key technical interface with clients, DNOs, consultants and internal teams.
• Provide clear, practical technical solutions and support business development through expert input.

Requirements

• Proven experience in the design of commercial solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, PVSOl and OpenSolar.
• Solid understanding of electrical design principles and grid connection processes.
• Strong knowledge of UK technical compliance standards and regulations.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and construction health & safety requirements.
• Experience producing detailed technical drawings, calculations, and design documentation.
• Desirable: background within a commercial EPC, renewable energy contractor or consultancy environment.
• Desirable: knowledge of battery storage system integration and control systems.
• Desirable: familiarity with DNO applications and G99 connection processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and non‑technical.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and solution‑focused approach.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 DOE.

Hours: Monday‑Friday, 09:00‑17:00.

Holiday: 20 days + 8 bank holidays.Free parking.Pension scheme and access to company‑wide benefits package.

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