Senior Solar Designer

1 month ago


Wiltshire, United Kingdom D R Newitt Recruitment Full time

Solar Design Manager - Utility Scale Solar & BESS - Multinational Developer


D R Newitt are partnered with a developer owner operator who are experiencing significant growth and are looking to add to their Design function.


If you're looking to join a leading company with a proven track record in the Renewable Energy industry, offering the chance to work on large-scale solar and energy storage projects, this role could be for you. You'll have the opportunity to take on significant responsibilities, with the potential to grow your career further in a dynamic and expanding organization focused on driving the future of clean energy.


In your new role you will be responsible for:

  • Creating detailed designs for renewable energy systems, with a primary emphasis on large-scale ground-mounted solar projects and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), while factoring in energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability.
  • Enhancing the performance and reliability of existing renewable energy system designs through optimization.
  • Ensuring all designs meet the relevant Local Planning Authority (LPA) and UK planning regulations for solar and BESS projects.
  • Overseeing the grid application process for both new and ongoing projects.


Essential Qualifications & Skills:

  • 3-5 Years experience in the design of large scale Solar or Battery Storage projects in the UK.
  • Understanding of energy generation, storage systems, management systems, and the energy market in UK.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is advantageous.
  • Grid connection experience is essential for the role. Experience of 33kv connections is essential and 132kv desirable.
  • Excellent proficiency in design and simulation software(s) such as PVSol, PVSyst, AutoCAD, PSCAD, Matlab or equivalent used in the UK renewable energy sector.


If you're interested in the role apply below or contact me on Toby.stephens@drnewitt.com


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