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
1. Lead end-to-end technical design of residential solar PV and battery systems
2. Produce compliant PV layouts, inverter/battery specifications, cable schedules, and single-line diagrams
3. Conduct desktop technical assessments using surveys, photos, roof plans, and des...