Project Engineer - Solar

Overview

Location: Home-based (flexible, northern UK candidates preferred)

Start Date: ASAP

An established independent energy specialist with 25+ years’ experience delivering innovative generation systems in the UK and overseas. Since 2019, the business has expanded into flexible reserve generation, energy storage, and behind-the-meter solutions. With a growing portfolio from 500 kW rooftop schemes to multi-MW ground-mount installations, the company is entering a period of significant growth and diversification.

A key client of ours are urgently seeking a hands-on Solar Project Engineer to join a rapidly expanding team. This role is crucial for project delivery, reporting to the Head of Solar.

You will take ownership across the full lifecycle of solar projects - from initial proposals and grid applications to construction, commissioning, and handover. The role is highly practical, requiring daily experience with PV SOL and active involvement on-site with installers and scaffolders.

This is not a purely design-focused position - we need someone who has demonstrated cradle-to-grave project experience and can bridge the gap between design and build.

• Extensive daily hands-on experience with PV SOL (other design tools are not sufficient).
• Proven cradle-to-grave project experience, including site build, construction oversight, and commissioning.
• Comfortable working on-site alongside installers, scaffolders, and project teams.
• Understanding of HV/LV grid connections and DNO applications.
• Ability to prepare technical specifications, cost estimates, and tender documentation.
• Strong communication skills and experience working collaboratively across technical and commercial teams.
• Organised, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with renewable heat, procurement, and contractor management is desirable but secondary.

• Work on diverse and high-impact solar and energy storage projects across the UK.
• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where practical delivery matters.
• Career development in a growing organisation expanding into new markets.
• Competitive package: £40-45k salary + car allowance or company car.
• Immediate start to support a fast-moving project schedule and tight timelines.

If you have extensive PV SOL experience and cradle-to-grave project exposure, please submit your CV immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.