Solar PV & Battery Technical Lead in Colchester, United Kingdom
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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
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Battery, Solar Pv, Technical, Technical Lead, Lead, PV, Battery Storage, Solar