Head of PV Design
About This Role
- Listed: 14/03/2025
- Permanent
- Chorley
- 55000
We are currently working with an established Commercial Solar PV company based in the Northwest who specialise in providing high quality Solar PV solutions through their in-house end-to-end service. They design and install Commercial Solar & Battery Storage systems for various end clients with a typical project size ranging from 50KW – 1.5MW. They are looking for a Head of Design who can take the lead on all projects and someone they can build a team underneath across the next 12-18 months.
As Head of PV Design, you will be responsible for the design of commercial PV systems at a variety of commercial sites such a Manufacturing Sites, Warehouses, Schools, Universities and more. They design and install large commercial sites ranging from 50Kw to 1.5MW. These systems will be mainly roof mounts and your role will be key within the process, liaising with several departments. The company has an in-house Surveying team which go out to survey the sites and gather all relevant data. You will then work with them to produce a full technical design before handing over to the project/delivery teams to install. You will work with the project manager to ensure that the system is installed as per design through to handover with the customer.
The role is predominately office based with the occasional site visit as well if you feel its necessary. The company are looking to expand their in-house design team and the goal over the next 12-18 months will be to recruit another 3-4 Design Engineers which will fall below your remit. You will have direct involvement with the recruitment process and once on board, you will help to develop your team and have the opportunity to delegate different stages of the project to them.
The working hours are Monday – Friday, 9-5pm with a 1-hour lunch break.
Head of PV Design – Requirements
• Minimum 2-3 years of proven experience in Solar PV System Design within the UK.
• Degree Qualified in Design advantageous
• Design Software experience – PVSol & Solar Edge
• Experience of Managing teams
Head of PV Design – Salary & Remuneration
• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Company Phone + Laptop
• Holiday – 28 Days (Including Bank Holidays)
• Standard Pension
