Solar PV & Battery Technical Lead

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Solar PV & Battery Technical Lead (Residential Design & QA)
Salary: Up to £55,000 + bonus
Location: Colchester or London (hybrid) + occasional site visits
Benefits: Company vehicle, 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
SERT is recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing renewable energy installation business for a Solar PV & Battery Technical Lead to support the delivery of high-quality, compliant residential systems across the UK.
This role is suited to an experienced solar engineer or electrician looking to step off the tools and move into a technical leadership and design authority position.
The role You will take ownership of the technical design, specification, and quality assurance of residential solar PV and battery storage systems. Acting as a senior technical point of contact, you will ensure all designs and installations meet MCS standards, BS 7671, G99/G100 , DNO requirements, and manufacturer specifications.
Key responsibilities Lead end-to-end technical design of residential solar PV and battery systems

Produce compliant PV layouts, inverter/battery specifications, cable schedules, and single-line diagrams

Conduct desktop technical assessments using surveys, photos, roof plans, and design tools

Validate roof layouts, shading analysis, and system performance estimates

Ensure full compliance with MCS , G99/G100 , and DNO requirements

Provide technical guidance to installers, project managers, and customers

Support installer vetting, training, and QA processes

Troubleshoot technical issues and refine designs based on installer feedback

Improve internal technical processes, templates, and design standards

Keep up to date with evolving solar and battery technologies and regulations

Essential experience Proven experience designing and specifying solar PV and battery storage systems

Strong understanding of electrical installation practices and BS 7671

Experience working to MCS standards

Confident interpreting surveys, photos, and roof plans

Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach

Clear communicator, comfortable advising installers and stakeholders

UK driving licence (for occasional site visits)

Desirable 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Experience with PV design software (PVSol, Helioscope, OpenSolar)

Battery commissioning or manufacturer training (e.g. GivEnergy, Tesla, SolarEdge)

MCS Solar PV qualification or equivalent

Experience leading teams or managing technical workflows

Package Up to £55,000 basic + bonus

Company vehicle

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Opportunity to shape technical standards within a scaling renewable business

Apply via SERT for a confidential discussion.

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Location:
Colchester
Salary:
£55,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management

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