Commercial Solar Design Specialist

Commercial Solar Design Specialist | Hybrid Role (Design + Client Facing)

We’re looking for a Commercial Solar Design Specialist who’s just as comfortable building accurate PV system designs as they are sitting in front of a client explaining ROI.

This is a proper split role:

• ~50% detailed commercial solar design work
• ~50% client meetings, presentations & technical sales support

If you like being stuck behind a screen all week, this won’t be for you. If you like seeing your designs turn into real projects and actually talking clients through them face to face — read on.

What you’ll be doing

Design side

• Produce full commercial solar PV designs (layouts, string design, shading, yield, electrical schematics)
• Carry out remote + on-site assessments to shape accurate system designs
• Select panels, inverters, mounting systems and full system components
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, building regs and DNO/grid requirements
• Produce clear drawings, specs and handover docs for install teams
• Work closely with delivery/installation teams to make sure designs are actually buildable

Client side

• Meet commercial clients face to face and present system designs clearly
• Break down technical detail into something non-technical stakeholders actually understand
• Talk confidently through performance, savings, ROI and payback
• Handle technical questions around maintenance, warranties, finance options
• Support sales teams in site visits, proposals and technical discussions

Other bits

• Support materials lists and equipment ordering where needed
• Liaise with suppliers on spec, availability and lead times
• Keep up to speed with new tech, products and industry changes

What we’re looking for

Must have

• 2+ years’ experience in commercial solar PV design
• Strong understanding of PV systems, components and standards
• Confident communicator — comfortable presenting to clients face to face
• Able to explain ROI/payback and system performance clearly
• Experience with PV design tools (PVsyst / Helioscope / AutoCAD or similar)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

Nice to have

• Strong knowledge of grid connection / DNO processes
• Experience with battery storage / EV integration / wider energy systems
• Supplier or materials specification experience
• Exposure to commercial energy project delivery

What you get

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Hybrid mix of office, design work and site/client visits
• Varied projects — no two weeks the same
• Real input into projects from concept through to delivery
• Opportunity to work on meaningful commercial solar builds

If you want a role where your designs don’t just sit in a folder and you actually get in front of clients to see projects move forward — this one’s worth a look.

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