Solar PV Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Produce solar PV designs, layouts, and string configurations for domestic and commercial projects using industry design software.
• Complete generation estimates, system sizing, shading analysis, and equipment selection (modules, inverters, mounting systems, batteries where applicable).
• Prepare technical drawings, single-line diagrams, and design documentation for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, DNO requirements, planning constraints, and health and safety guidelines.
• Support the sales team with technical input for proposals and quotations, optimising designs for performance and cost.
• Liaise with project managers and installers to resolve design queries and provide as-built updates where required.

• Experience designing solar PV systems (domestic and/or commercial) within the UK market.
• Proficient with PV design tools (e.g. PV
  * Sol, PVsyst, Helioscope, or similar) and confident using AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Good understanding of electrical principles, DNO/G99 requirements, and relevant wiring regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, good documentation skills, and the ability to work to deadlines across multiple projects.
• Relevant electrical/renewables qualification or engineering background is desirable.