Solar Design Manager in Leeds
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Job Description
A major UK home energy provider has recently launched a new in-house technical platform to scale domestic Solar PV installations nationwide and is now hiring a Solar Design Manager to lead the technical heart of the operation.
The Opportunity
A senior, office-based leadership role overseeing design quality, governance and output across a high-volume domestic solar portfolio. That speed only works with exceptional design leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and develop the Solar Design / Technical team
• Own quality, consistency and compliance (MCS, Building Regs, manufacturer standards)
• Oversee design validation so installers attend fully prepared
• Final technical escalation point for complex cases
• Work alongside electrical auditors on compliance checks
• Deliver design training to sales partners - embedding right-first-time principles
• Set standards, build process and enable scale (not firefighting installs)
What We’re Looking For
• 3+ years’ domestic Solar PV & Battery design experience
• Leadership experience within a technical/design function
• Strong working knowledge of OpenSolar, PV*Sol (or similar)
• Excellent grasp of UK solar regulations & electrical standards
• Structured, quality-driven and confident influencing stakeholders
What’s On Offer
Excellent base salary
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical
• Enhanced family benefits
• Pension & death in service
• Modern offices & strong team culture
• Ongoing development
If you’re ready to lead solar design at scale and shape how thousands of systems are delivered across the UK, let’s connect.
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- Location:
- Leeds
- Job Type:
- FullTime