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Lead Solar Design Engineer: Path to Design Manager

  • Recruiter: United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia
  • Job posted: 27/05/26
  • Reference: 3114657727
  • Type: Permanent
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job location: Colchester, Essex
  • Lead Solar Design Engineer

    Colchester

    65,000 - 75,000 + Individual Performance Bonus + Company Performance Bonus + Progression to Design Manager / Design Director + Training

    Are you an experienced Solar Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a well established and forward thinking renewable energy company? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong Electrical Design Engineer to join an experienced design function where you will play a key role in delivering large-scale renewable projects whilst progressing towards Design Manager or even Design Director in the future. Earn well whilst developing your career in one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK.

    Our client is an established renewable energy company specialising in the development, design, construction and operation of commercial and utility scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage systems across the UK. With a strong reputation in the market and a growing pipeline of projects, this company offers long-term stability, technical development and genuine progression opportunities. This would suit an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer looking to be recognised as a technical expert within a highly regarded renewable energy business.

    In this role, your responsibilities include:

    • Design LV, MV and HV renewable energy systems
    • Support tendering activities and technical project delivery
    • Lead and review electrical designs across Solar PV and BESS projects
    • Oversee both internal and external design teams
    • Office based role in Colchester

    The successful Lead Solar Design Engineer should have:

    • Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering
    • 18th Edition qualification
    • Experience in the electrical design of BESS and Solar PV systems
    • Strong technical understanding of renewable energy systems

    Accelerated People Management Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

    We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

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