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Design Engineer
£55000 - £65000 per annum
Solar
UK
London
Permanent
Hybrid
New Opportunity - Design Engineer - £65,000 DOE - London (Hybrid)

My client is on a mission to transform the UK's energy landscape-delivering cutting-edge solar, wind, and battery storage solutions that power a cleaner future. Backed by a major investor, they've built a pipeline of over 3GW and are now gearing up to break new ground.

My client is seeking a Design Engineer to help bring projects to life. This opportunity is a chance to step into a central role within a passionate, expert team driving the energy transition forward.

What You'll Do:

As a Design Engineer, you'll be the creative and technical mind behind utility-scale project designs. From mapping and layout concepts to yield modelling and detailed engineering, you'll work across teams and external partners to optimise assets from early-stage concepts to shovel-ready sites.

You will:
* Lead on layout and concept designs for PV, battery, and wind projects using AutoCAD Map and PVCase.
* Produce and analyse yield models using PVSyst and related tools.
* Craft high-quality plans and maps using survey data, GIS, and national datasets.
* Support planning applications with GA drawings, sections, and visuals.
* Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and consultants to fine-tune asset design.
* Stay ahead of the curve on new technologies and design techniques.

What You Bring
* Background in engineering, technology, or design-degree or equivalent practical experience.
* 3+ years of experience in renewable energy.
* AutoCAD, PVsyst, PVCase, QGIS/ArcGIS.
* A strong grasp of project lifecycles and site-specific considerations.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Detail-focused and deadline-driven.

If you are interested, please apply or reach out to r.franks@pipermaddox.com.


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