Job Specification
Position: M&E Design Engineer
Department: Operations
Reporting to: Senior Management
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000 (commensurate with experience and responsibility)
Job Summary
We are seeking an M&E Design Engineer with experience in Solar PV, electrical, or mechanical design. The role involves supporting both sales and operations through accurate design proposals and technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Liaise with sales teams, M&E contractors, and consultants to gather project information
- Run PVSol (or similar software) to determine yields
- Produce rooftop layout drawings in AutoCAD 2D, including:
- Panel positioning
- Cable routing
- Panel positioning
- Design mounting systems using specialist software
- Create electrical schematics (with support from in-house Electrical Engineer if required)
- Develop wall area drawings for equipment placement
- Perform inverter capability and string layout design
- Research and recommend new technologies for cost savings
- Provide "as-installed" drawings on project completion
Training can be provided where necessary, but competence in AutoCAD is expected.
Person Specification
Behaviours Expected
- Commercial awareness with strong attention to detail
- Professional, customer-focused, and respectful to colleagues and clients
- Innovative, solution-driven approach to tasks
- Reliable, organised, and able to take ownership of work
- High standards of confidentiality and integrity
Attainments & Attributes
Attitude:
- Self-starter with a positive, "can-do" mindset
- Willingness to learn and support wider team
Communication:
- Clear and professional communication (verbal, written, and electronic)
Innovation & Improvement:
- Identify and implement creative solutions to challenges
Planning & Organisation:
- Ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver work effectively
Work Standards:
- Determined, goal-oriented, and resilient under pressure
Criteria
Essential:
- Strong technical ability
- AutoCAD 2D and IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player with strong motivation
- Flexible, reliable, and able to work independently
- Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines
- Professional, punctual, and well-presented
Desirable:
- Experience in renewables, particularly photovoltaic (PV) systems and installations
Package & Benefits
- Salary up to £35,000
- Working hours: 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm, with 1:30pm finish on Fridays
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 5% matched pension
- Death in Service: 3 x salary
- Private healthcare
