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Commercial Solar Design Specialist
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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
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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
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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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