Description
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Are you passionate about renewable energy and looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Commercial Solar PV Surveyor to join our team and help us deliver high-quality solar PV installations to commercial properties.
In this full-time, permanent role, you'll be responsible for conducting site surveys to assess the feasibility of solar PV installations, designing systems, and working closely with our project teams to ensure successful delivery. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will also be the key point of contact with customers, addressing any questions and providing support throughout the process.
Responsibilities:
* Surveys: Conduct site surveys on commercial properties to assess the feasibility of solar PV installations
* Data: Collect and analyse data related to energy usage, roof space, shading, site logistics, and access
* Solar design: Design solar PV systems using specialised software
* Support: Provide technical support and guidance to the project team, ensuring smooth communication and project flow
* Customer service: Respond to customer queries, providing clear and helpful information about solar PV systems during site surveys
* Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the project team to finalise system designs and prepare installation documentation
* Assist in the installation and commissioning of solar PV systems
What you'll need to succeed
We're seeking an exceptional communicator with a solid understanding of electrical principles, construction codes, or building structures to join our team.
This role is perfect for individuals with an electrical background, whether through formal education or hands-on experience as an electrician, who are looking to transition into a new career, or those who have worked on building sites and are ready to take the next step in their professional journey. We offer comprehensive training and the tools necessary to support your growth and success in this new role.
You'll be someone who thrives in a customer-facing role, providing outstanding service and translating technical information into clear, easy-to-understand terms. If you're detail-oriented, solution-focused, and enjoy helping others, we'd love to hear from you
Essentials:
* Understanding of electrical principles, construction codes, or building structures (e.g. roof types) in commercial properties
* Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical details to non-technical customers
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks effectively
* Strong IT skills and experience with design software
* A valid full driver's license
* Experience in Solar PV design
Benefits you can rely on
Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and an additional day off for your birthday
Pension Scheme: A solid pension plan to help secure your future and give you peace of mind.
Fram January we will be offering an enhanced bonus package. Details will be shared during the recruitment process
About Good Energy
We're Good Energy. Our aim is to help one million homes and businesses to cut their carbon by 2025 – by becoming a one stop shop for everything green…
We supply truly renewable electricity sourced from over 2,500 independent British generators. We are the only home energy supplier that's a Certified B Corporation, and we are a Which? Eco Provider for Energy. We install heat pumps, an essential tool for getting homes off gas. We support customers to generate and store their own power, by installing solar panels and battery storage. We also develop innovative tariffs to pay small generators fairly for what they export; and to get households involved in balancing the grid too.
If you're ready to make combatting the climate crisis your job, and believe in our values of being, fair, straightforward, focused, and inclusive; then we want to hear from you. Let's power a cleaner, greener future together.
Find out more about what makes us different here.
Our Commitment
We're a Committed Member of Inclusive Employers and value people's differences - we recognise the strength that they give us. We work hard to be a supportive community where everyone has equal opportunities and we encourage applications from people irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Where are we?
Our office is based in Chippenham, Wiltshire and is conveniently located near the train station, providing green travel options for travel, as well as fast connections to Bristol, Bath, Swindon and London. The office is fully accessible, allowing everyone to participate fully in their working lives regardless of any mobility challenges.
We promote work-life balance and flexibility through hybrid working, which combines both remote and office work. It provides our people with the opportunity to tailor their work schedules to suit their individual needs and preferences while maintaining productivity and engagement.