Job Purpose
The Solar PV Design Engineer & Programme Manager,
is responsible for leading the technical design, engineering development, and programme delivery of solar photovoltaic projects across residential, Agri, and commercial, sectors. This role ensures high-quality system design, manages project lifecycles, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures compliance with technical, financial, and regulatory requirements, maximising efficiency throughout the installation process.
Key Responsibilities
1. Solar PV Design & Engineering
2. Produce technical designs, layouts and single-line diagrams for PV systems using industry-standard tools (e.g., PVsyst, Helioscope, Opensolar, Solaredge.
3. Conduct solar resource assessments, shading analyses, and energy yield modelling.
4. Prepare engineering calculations including string sizing, inverter selection, cable sizing, protection schemes, and system optimisation.
5. Develop feasibility studies, concept designs, and detailed engineering packages.
6. Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards, grid codes, and HSE requirements.
7. Provide technical support through procurement, construction, and commissioning stages.
8. Programme & Project Management
9. Lead end-to-end programme planning, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality targets are met.
10. Manage multiple concurrent solar projects across their full lifecycle.
11. Coordinate with procurement, construction, finance, and external contractors.
12. Implement project controls, risk management and change management processes.
13. Produce and maintain project documentation, schedules, reports, and dashboards.
14. Conduct progress meetings, stakeholder briefings, and technical presentations.
15. Stakeholder & Contractor Management
16. Liaise with clients, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
17. Support tender preparation, technical evaluations, and vendor pre-qualification.
18. Respond to RFIs, provide engineering clarifications, and resolve design-related issues during construction.
19. Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.
20. Quality, Compliance & Safety
21. Perform QA/QC checks on designs, installation works, and commissioning document.
22. Ensure compliance with national standards
23. Support site inspections, processes, Quality and HSE audits.
24. Champion best practices in engineering, sustainability, and safety driving high quality focus.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related discipline.
* 2–5+ years' experience in solar PV design, engineering, or project delivery.
* Proven track record managing solar PV projects or programmes.
* Strong understanding of electrical design principles, solar technologies, and grid connection requirements.
* Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, and other design tools.
* Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
* Knowledge of HSE standards and construction processes.
Desirable Skills
* Experience with Residential Agri Commercial grid-tied solar systems.
* Knowledge of battery energy storage (BESS) integration.
* Project Management certifications
* Understanding of financial modelling or project economics.
Key Competencies
* Technical accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Leadership and team coordination
* Ability to manage multiple priorities
* Stakeholder engagement & communication
* Proactive, organised, and deadline-drive