Solar Panel System Surveyor & Designer

About Zero Carbon Group:
At Zero Carbon Group, our mission is clear: to lead the charge towards a carbon-free future. Committed to sustainability and innovation, we strive to revolutionise with energy efficient solutions. Together, we can pave the way towards a greener, brighter tomorrow for generations to come. By providing a centralised multi-service offering, we can deliver complex energy efficiency schemes often comprising multiple measures as a holistic offering.

With a senior management team with over 40 years experience, in the energy efficiency, retrofit and property refurbishment industries, Zero Carbon Group is focused upon maintaining its already established reputation for delivering projects safely, on time, to budget and to the highest level of client satisfaction.

Role Overview :
We are seeking an experienced and technically capable Solar Surveyor to support the continued growth of our renewable energy operations across the North of England. The successful candidate will have a strong background and knowledge in the installation and surveying of:
Solar PV systems Battery storage systems The role will involve carrying out detailed domestic and light commercial site surveys, assessing technical suitability, gathering accurate property data, and producing high quality survey reports to support installation teams and sales operations. Using Open Solar to create solar PV system designs and proposals. This is a Hybrid/field-based role requiring regular travel throughout the North of England.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Surveys & Assessment Conduct detailed on-site surveys for Solar PV and battery storage installations Assess roof suitability, structural considerations, shading, orientation, and electrical infrastructure Measure and record accurate property and system data Identify installation constraints and provide practical technical solutions Complete comprehensive survey reports with photographs and technical notes System Design & Technical Support To produce Solar PV system designs using Open Solar Assist with battery storage integration and system optimisation Support sales and operations teams with technical guidance Liaise with installation engineers to ensure smooth project delivery Ensure designs and surveys comply with current industry standards and regulations Customer Engagement Professionally represent the business during customer visits Explain proposed systems and technical solutions clearly to homeowners and clients Manage customer expectations throughout the survey process Provide excellent customer service and maintain high professional standard Compliance & Health & Safety Ensure all surveys are completed in accordance with: MCS standards Building Regulations Electrical safety requirements Health & Safety procedures Maintain accurate documentation and survey records Technical Skills Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and property layouts Knowledge of Solar PV system design principles Experience using Open Solar or similar solar design software Competent with tablets, survey software, and Microsoft Office applications

What We Offer:

Competitive salary 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Company vehicle or travel allowance Company tablet/phone Ongoing training and development opportunities Opportunity to work within a growing renewable energy business Career progression opportunities within the organisation