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Engineer - Solar

Advancing People
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for an engineer with experience in the solar installation sector, ideally focused on consumer applications.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in residential solar PV system technical, pre-sales, or installation management.
  • The position offers a salary range of £60,000 - £65,000, negotiable based on experience, along with a car allowance and company benefits.
  • The job is hybrid, requiring 2 days of work per week from either Milton Keynes or Cambridge, with some client meetings expected.
  • Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Energy, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering and be located within 1-1.5 hours of the specified locations.

Are you an engineer with Solar Installation sector experience - ideally consumer?

Are you looking for a hybrid-working role with a global player within the residential solar power marketplace?

If so, our client is keen to hear from you…

The Company:

Our stands as a leading technology brand in the global residential energy sector. They deliver innovative smart residential energy system that seamlessly integrate photovoltaic power, energy storage, EV charger, and energy management.

With over a decade of expertise, they drive innovation through proprietary full-stack power plant technology. This empowers them to offer a comprehensive solution-spanning solar generation, intelligent storage, efficient charging, and energy management-enabling families worldwide to embrace a sustainable, smart energy

The Role:

  • Identify common customer concerns (cost, performance guarantees, aftersales) and build response strategies.
  • Develop sales toolkits (scripts, comparison sheets, demo videos) tailored to regions/customer profiles.
  • Work with product teams to refine system designs based on client feedback.
  • Train installer sales teams and update talk tracks based on field insights.
  • Diagnose installer pain points (e.g., site survey errors, delayed quotes) and propose solutions to accelerate deals.

Required Skills

  • 2+ years in residential solar PV system technical/pre-sales/installation management, with full-process familiarity (design, component selection, installation, grid connection, maintenance).

Preferred: Experience with top-tier solar installers or involvement in SOP development.

  • Deep understanding of homeowner pain points (e.g., system efficiency, ROI period, roof compatibility, policy incentives).
  • Proficient in core residential PV components (inverters, mounting systems, storage) and selection criteria.
  • Knowledge of local regulations (grid connection, subsidies) and safety standards (electrical/structural).
  • Ability to translate technical jargon into customer-friendly language and create standardized materials (FAQs, scripts, case studies).
  • Experience developing training content and coaching sales teams.
  • Bachelor's degree (Energy, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering preferred).

Our client is offering a basic salary of £60,000 - £65,000 but this could be negotiable depending on experience, plus a car allowance and company benefits.

The role will be working on a hybrid basis, working 2 days per week from either Milton Keynes or Cambridge, with the expectation to attend client meetings.

We are keen to consider candidates living within 1- 1.5 hours of Milton Keynes or Cambridge.

If you have the engineering experience within the solar sector our client is looking for, apply now or contact Dominic Quirke at Advancing People directly, in complete confidence.

Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist

Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.