Design Manager - Renewables

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Renewables Manager – Senior Leadership Role

We are looking for a forward‑thinking Renewables Manager to lead one of the largest and fastest‑growing specialist engineering teams in the UK. The role focuses on Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), Microgrids, EV infrastructure and heat pumps. You will build high‑performing design teams, drive engineering excellence and shape technical strategy across these technologies.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will oversee multidisciplinary engineering functions and ensure industry‑leading standards, technical quality and operational delivery across our renewable energy portfolio.

• Lead the strategic development of the design engineering function across Solar PV, BESS, Microgrids and EV charging infrastructure.
• Drive team structure, resource planning, recruitment and skills development.
• Support senior leadership with business planning, forecasting and technical direction.
• Oversee the technical governance of all renewable engineering outputs.

• Manage a large, multidisciplinary design engineering team with direct reports.
• Build a culture of ownership, collaboration and technical excellence.
• Develop and deliver technical training programmes and competency frameworks.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, mentoring and succession planning.

• Ensure all engineering designs comply with standards, regulations and best practice.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, audits and technical approvals.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical challenges.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools and engineering methodologies.

• Support cross‑functional teams across delivery, commercial and commissioning.
• Review major projects, large‑scale systems and bespoke engineering solutions.
• Provide senior input into bids, proposals, client meetings and technical presentations.
• Ensure documentation, design packs and engineering outputs are accurate and consistent.

• Lead continuous improvement and R&D initiatives across renewable technologies.
• Keep the business ahead of industry changes and future regulatory requirements.
• Represent the company at technical events, conferences and stakeholder discussions.

• Significant leadership experience managing large engineering or design teams.
• Strong background in at least two of:
  Solar PV, BESS, Microgrids, EV Charging, heat pumps.
• Proven ability to develop people, processes and complex engineering capability.
• Excellent understanding of renewable energy standards, grid requirements and design methodologies.
• Confident leader capable of influencing senior stakeholders and technical teams.
• Strong organisational, communication and planning skills.
• Strong understanding of the BS 7671 wiring regulations.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards.
• Knowledge of 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• QCF level 4 in design (2396).
• Leadership or management qualifications.
• Experience with in a high‑growth engineering environment.
• Knowledge of software tools used in Solar, BESS, heat pumps and Microgrid design.
• Understanding of DNO/ICP processes, grid modelling and energy optimisation techniques.

• Senior leadership opportunity within a rapidly expanding renewables business.
• Ownership of a multi‑technology engineering function.
• Career development within a major UK energy and infrastructure provider.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies shaping the energy transition.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.