Commercial Solar PV Design Engineer

Advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment

Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary
£45,000 - £60,000 a year Car Pension Holiday Bonus
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Electronics
Posted
6 November 2026
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Job description

Commercial Solar PV Designer

£45,000 - £60,000 + Training + Development + Progression + Benefits

Markfield, Leicestershire

Are you a Solar PV Designer or Electrical Design Engineer with commercial solar experience, looking to join an established company where you can take ownership of technical designs and work directly with customers on exciting renewable energy projects?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established electrical contracting and renewable energy business, where you will play a key role in designing commercial Solar PV systems, supporting the sales team and helping customers understand the technical solutions being delivered.

This company has over 28 years of industry experience, delivering electrical and renewable energy solutions across the commercial, industrial and public sectors. With an established team of Designers, Project Managers and sales professionals, they offer a supportive working environment, technical variety and opportunities for further development.

In this role, you will be responsible for the technical design of commercial Solar PV systems, working closely with the sales team to attend customer meetings, discuss project requirements and present proposed solutions. You will take ownership of the design process before handing secured projects over to the Project Management team for installation and delivery.

This role would suit a Commercial Solar PV Designer or Electrical Design Engineer with strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills, looking for a customer-facing position within a growing renewable energy business.

The Role:

  • Design commercial Solar PV systems for a variety of commercial and industrial customers.
  • Work alongside the sales team to attend customer meetings, discuss requirements and present technical solutions.
  • Produce and develop technical designs to support commercial Solar PV proposals.
  • Liaise with customers and internal teams throughout the pre-installation design process.
  • Hand over secured projects to the Project Management team for installation and delivery.
  • Office-based in Leicestershire with customer site visits as required.

The Person:

  • Solar PV Designer, Solar Design Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer or similar.
  • Experience designing commercial Solar PV systems.
  • Strong technical understanding of Solar PV installations and electrical systems.
  • Confident communicating with customers and explaining technical designs.
  • Electrical design experience beneficial.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Maleek Randley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference 225810811

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