Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead Push Power's electrical design function, ensuring the delivery of compliant, buildable, and cost-effective electrical designs across our renewable energy projects. You will combine technical expertise with strong leadership, overseeing the design team, managing third-party designers, and providing cross-departmental support. This role will be pivotal in enhancing project efficiency, quality, and delivery while supporting the company's ambitious growth in the renewable energy sector.

Push Power is a well-established, rapidly expanding renewable energy company which develops, designs, constructs and maintains renewable energy solutions for commercial and private clients looking to maximise their energy savings and achieve carbon targets. Push Power prides itself on delivering the highest levels of professional construction, customer care and continuous improvement. Our sector is primarily ground mount and rooftop solar and batteries. We recognise and encourage teamwork, quality and creativity. We offer training and career development to all. Push Power is rapidly expanding, and we are looking for motivated, ambitious people who want to grow with us.

Essential Responsibilities

Technical & Design Responsibilities

Undertake and review detailed electrical design & calculations including AC/DC cable sizing, LV AC grading studies, cabinet and connection design Prepare and check Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical drawings, and predesign layouts (containment routing, elevations, etc.) Design, commission and support communication and monitoring systems, including on-site and remote support Support G99 and G100 applications, liaising with inverter manufacturers and ensuring compliance Produce Bills of Materials, costings, and Scopes of Works, ensuring technical and commercial alignment

Design Leadership & Project Delivery Responsibilites

Lead and manage the internal design team, conducting development reviews and supporting professional growth Maintain ownership and accountability of all design projects, ensuring clarity and proactive problem solving Implement a structured multi-stage project review process (requirements review, design review, buildability check, design freeze, construction approval) Manage design variations through a robust version and change control process Oversee quality assurance, attending key site stages to verify adherence to design and conducting final site inspections Manage external design subcontractors to ensure high-quality, consistent outputs aligned with internal standards Develop and maintain a flexible design programme that adapts to changing project requirements.

Cross-functional & Commercial Responsibilities

Provide technical support during construction phases, including ad hoc calculations and site queries Support project management teams with design-related technical input, ensuring seamless design-to-construction handover Engage with clients and stakeholders, delivering professional, clear technical communication Support supplier and manufacturer engagement, identifying optimal solutions for equipment and monitoring Assist in NICEIC and MCS compliance, acting as Qualified Supervisor (future planned responsibility).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline; alternatively, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering with substantial design and management experience (desirable) 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) (essential) Proven experience with G99/G100 compliance and UK grid connection requirements (essential) Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards, and/or Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) (desirable) NICEIC Approved Contractor / Qualified Supervisor experience (desirable) Familiarity with MCS accreditation (desirable) Health & Safety certification (IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS) advantageous Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Amtech, PVSOL, or similar) (essential)

Key Skills

Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering within renewable energy (solar PV and batteries preferred), minimum of 5 years' experience Proven experience in electrical design calculations, monitoring systems, and compliance with UK standards (G99/G100) Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a design team Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance technical quality with cost-efficiency Effective communicator, able to liaise confidently with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, solution-focused approach.

Why Join US

Supportive, collaborative environment with room to grow A role with purpose - helping drive sustainable energy towards net zero Be part of a dynamic, lively and supportive team that works hard, celebrates success, and enjoys the journey together Join a culture that values energy, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where everyone's ideas are heard and contributions make a difference.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Colchester CO3 8AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Electrical engineering within renewable energy: 5 years (preferred) proven experience with G99/100 compliance : 3 years (required) NICEIC Approved Contractor: 5 years (preferred) MCS accreditation: 5 years (preferred) design software e.g. AutoCAD, Amtech, PV SOL: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) (required)
Work Location: In person