Commercial Solar Designer & Account Manager

Commercial Solar Designer & Account Manager

Full Time, In-Office, £31,000 - £37,000 a year base + commission

Contact: jobs@spiritenergy.co.uk

Job Description

As our commercial projects continue to grow, we are looking for a Commercial Solar Designer & Account Manager to join our team.

This role combines solar system design, client communication and commercial project development.

Reporting to our Head of Commercial, you will work with commercial customers to design solar PV, battery storage and EV charging systems, helping turn enquiries into fully developed proposals and supporting the sales process through to project agreement with end users and contractors over a period of months or years.

This role is based at our office and warehouse in Reading, RG30.

This is an office-based role in Reading with the scope for hybrid working 1-2 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing commercial solar PV systems for rooftop and ground mounted installations
• Designing battery storage and EV charging solutions with PV designs
• Producing system layouts, performance estimates and proposals
• Supporting the preparation of quotes and technical documentation

• Working with the sales team to develop proposals for commercial enquiries
• Explaining system designs and technical details to customers
• Supporting the quoting process and helping move projects towards completion

• Acting as the main contact for commercial customers during the design stage
• Managing client relationships from enquiry through to project approval
• Helping customers understand the financial and technical aspects of their system

• Meeting relevant tender specifications, submitting tech subs and completing designs with relevant software e.g. K2 Base, PV Sol & ValkPVPlanner etc.
• Ensuring accurate information is passed into project delivery once a job proceeds

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years experience working with solar PV systems
• Professional, polite and team focused
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with clients
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience designing PV & battery storage systems
• Experience with liaising with clients over the phone and email
• Experience using solar design software such as PVSol or K2 Base
• Electrical or engineering background

What we offer

• £31,000 to £37,000 depending on experience
• Office based role in Reading
• Permanent full-time role
• Opportunity to work on growing commercial solar projects
• Supportive and technically focused team environment

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience.

Solar PV and Battery Storage Electrician

Full Time, In-Field, £35,000 - £46,000 a year

Contact: jobs@spiritenergy.co.uk

Job description

We are seeking an experienced solar electrician to join the team on a permanent basis, operating out of our main office and warehouse in Reading (RG30). You will be installing domestic and commercial systems, typically within a 50-60 mile radius of Reading with typical work in Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and London.

The successful applicant must be a Level 2 or 3 qualified electrician, along with a Solar PV course (City & Guilds, BPEC, Logic). You should have at least 12 months’ experience of installing, commissioning and maintaining domestic solar PV systems. You may also have experience of installing commercial PV systems, as well as domestic battery storage systems.

You should ideally have a Working at Heights qualification, Asbestos Awareness & ECS /CSCS.

Additional Health and Safety Training will be provided. Additional product training (e.g. Tesla Powerwall and other home battery storage systems, different car chargers, different solar inverters) will also be provided.

Part of the role will be directly supporting our Head of Installations with domestic surveying ahead of the installation as well as being on the tools giving you full experience of the pre-sales, preparation and installation of PV and battery systems.

The final remuneration will be based on experience, further company benefits will be discussed.

You should be hard working, reliable, have great attention to detail and able to work in a team. The position also involves liaising with clients so it is also essential that you are presentable, polite and friendly.

To apply please email your CV or call our office on 0118 951 4490 and ask for Vishal Giga

Solar Panel Roofer

Full Time, In-Field, £35,000 - £70,000 a year OTE

Contact: jobs@spiritenergy.co.uk

Job description

We are seeking an experienced solar roofer to join our team on a permanent basis with ideally 1-2+ years experience. Sub-contractors may apply but our preference is directly employed long term.

We run our installation team from our head office and warehouse in Reading, RG30, this would be where you would travel to on daily basis unless it made sense to go directly to the site.

The successful applicant must have at least 12 months experience of installing solar panels on different types of roof ideally across domestic and commercial buildings. You should ideally have a Working at Heights qualification, asbestos awareness & CSCS. Additional training will be given with the intention of you becoming a roofing supervisor and gain SSSTS qualification.

As a guide you can expect to earn around £15-£18 per hour including bonuses for overtime and weekend work; the final rate will depend on experience.

You should be hard working, reliable and able to work in a team. The position also involves liaising with clients so it is also essential that you are presentable, polite and friendly.

This role requires a minimum of 45 hours work a week.

To apply please email your CV or call our office on 0118 951 4490 and ask for Vishal Giga.

Solar PV, Battery Storage and EV Charger Surveyor

Full Time, In-Field, £28,000 - £35,000 a year 

Contact: jobs@spiritenergy.co.uk

Job description

This is a field-based role. You will be the critical link between the sales process and the installation team, ensuring every job is accurately assessed, specified and documented before work begins. Your surveys directly determine whether an installation runs smoothly or not. 

Key Responsibilities 

PV & Battery Storage Site Surveys 

• Carry out pre-installation surveys at domestic properties across the South of England and Midlands, on occasion business premises / commercial where required. 

• Measure roof dimensions accurately and assess suitability for solar panel placement 

• Identify roof type, pitch, orientation, shading and structural considerations 

• Assess loft space, garage and external areas for battery storage and inverter placement 

• Determine the most practical and tidy cable routes from roof to consumer unit and battery/inverter location 

• Identify any cable run challenges including party walls, concrete floors, cavity walls and long distances 

• Assess meter cupboard and consumer unit location, condition and available space for new equipment 

• Confirm DNO supply capacity and note any visible limitations 

EV Charger Surveys 

• Survey domestic properties for EV charger installation, covering cable routing from consumer unit to parking position 

• Assess external wall construction, cable containment options and charger location suitability 

• Flag any supply capacity or fuse size concerns that may affect installation 

Kit and Equipment Planning 

• Select appropriate inverter and battery locations based on ventilation, access and aesthetics 

• Specify scaffolding requirements accurately, including any non-standard access needs (bay windows, conservatories, restricted access) 

• Identify equipment logistics requirements, including access for delivery vehicles and storage on site 

• Note any specific installation challenges for the installation team prior to visit 

Customer Interaction 

• Conduct yourself professionally in customers' homes and communicate clearly throughout the survey visit 

• Answer technical and practical questions from customers regarding their system, installation process and expected disruption 

• Manage customer expectations regarding timescales, access requirements and post-installation appearance 

• Provide reassurance where customers have concerns about roof work, cable routing or equipment placement 

Documentation and Reporting 

• Produce accurate, clear survey reports for use by the design and installation teams 

• Photograph & video all relevant areas including roof, loft, consumer unit, meter, cable routes and proposed equipment locations 

• Flag any issues that require further technical input or customer discussion before installation can proceed 

• Complete survey documentation on time to avoid delays to installation scheduling 
  
  
  
  

Essential Requirements 

• Electrical background, with a working understanding of domestic electrical installations 

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the South of England, and Midlands 

• Ability to work safely at height and comfortable working in loft spaces 

• Strong practical awareness of cable routing, containment and installation logistics 

• Confident communicator, able to work directly with homeowners in a professional manner 

• Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail in reporting 

• Comfortable using a tablet or phone-based survey tool and taking structured site photographs 

Desirable Requirements 

• Previous experience in solar PV, battery storage or EV charger installation or surveying 

• 18th Edition wiring regulations (BS 7671) qualification or equivalent electrical qualification 

• Knowledge of DNO application processes and G98/G99 requirements 

• Familiarity with scaffolding requirements and the ability to specify scaffolding accurately 

• Experience interpreting roof plans or working with design tools 

• Understanding of MCS standards and domestic solar installation requirements in the UK 

What We Offer 

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience 

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance 

• Full training on our systems, products and survey process 

• Laptop or tablet and required survey equipment provided 

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays 

• Pension scheme 

• A stable, experienced team with a strong industry reputation and a growing project pipeline 

 To apply please email your CV or call our office on 0118 951 4490 and ask for Vishal Giga.