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Senior Solar Design Engineer- Hybrid
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Astute's Renewables team is partnering with an innovative organisation that delivers complex energy and engineering solutions across major infrastructure projects, utility networks, and critical customer systems. They are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Solar Design Engineer to lead on Engineering Design, Project Planning, and Design Optimisation to deliver high-performance solar solutions.
The strategically important Senior Solar Design Engineer role comes with a salary between £45,000-£65,000, depending on experience. Additionally, you will have access to a benefits platform, high street discounts, gym savings, and enhanced pension and life cover.
If you're a Senior Solar Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Solar Design Engineer role
Reporting to the Hiring Manager you will:
Oversee and support a team of electrical design professionals to ensure timely delivery of project designs.
Guarantee all outputs align with industry regulations, internal quality benchmarks, and sound engineering principles.
Carry out design risk evaluations and assess technical design packages prior to submission.
Lead or contribute to Solar PV system design, encompassing site inspections, layout planning, and grid connection applications (e.g., G99).
Develop detailed technical specifications and costings for project bids, collaborating closely with commercial and sales teams.
Produce electrical layout plans, perform cable sizing and protection studies, and work with relevant design software (e.g., CAD).
Engage with stakeholders to confirm design expectations are met and offer in-depth engineering advice where needed.
Visit project locations to collect and validate design-critical data through technical site assessments.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382-22)
Level 4 Award in Electrical Design & Verification (QCF 2396)
Solid knowledge of Solar PV systems, electrical design standards, and G99 grid connection requirements
Confident leading design teams, sharing technical knowledge, and offering clear guidance
Comfortable using CAD tools, PV Syst, and PV Sol for system design
Bonus if you also have:
Completed CPD or specialist solar training
Level 3 qualifications in Electrical Installations (QCF 2357 or 2365)
Level 3 Award in Inspection & Testing (QCF 2391)
Hands-on experience with commercial-scale solar designs
Personal skills
The Senior Solar Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:
?Strong in leadership- able to guide and support a team of engineers to deliver high-quality design work on time.
A technical expert- confident in solar PV system design, compliance, and electrical engineering principles.
An excellent communicator- capable of explaining complex technical concepts clearly to both internal teams and clients.
Salary and benefits of the Senior Solar Design Engineer role
Competitive basic salary ranging from £45,000 to £65,000, depending on experience
Access to remote GP consultations and financial wellbeing tools
Flexible benefits scheme including options to buy/sell annual leave, access dental care, and purchase tech at discounted rates
Exclusive retail and leisure discounts, fitness incentives, and a cycle-to-work initiative
Generous pension contributions and enhanced life insurance
Employee recognition programme with monthly rewards and the chance to win substantial annual bonuses of up to £10,000
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