Job Description
Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Renewable Energy
Location: Braintree, Essex Salary: £55,000-£75,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits
ARM is recruiting for an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing renewable energy business delivering commercial and utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.
The Role
You will lead electrical design across projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliant, practical and cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead electrical design for solar PV and BESS projects
* Oversee LV, MV and HV systems, including grid connections
* Review calculations, SLDs, protection studies, earthing and SCADA
* Ensure compliance with BS 7671, G99/G100, ENA and DNO standards
* Support tendering, construction and commissioning
* Lead design reviews, quality assurance and mentor technical teams
About You
* Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* Experience in renewable electrical design (solar PV/BESS preferred)
* Strong knowledge of G99/G100 and UK grid connections
* Experience with AutoCAD, PVCase, Trimble or similar
* Strong technical, communication and project delivery skills
Package
* Bonus scheme
* 5% employer pension
* Life insurance
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* EV salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme
* Strong career progression opportunities
To discuss this opportunity in confidence, contact ARM today.
To apply, please send your CV to Simon Cheung at
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.