Job Description

About You

Are you an electrical trainee or recent graduate in electrical engineering or similar technical discipline? Are you looking for a new challenge in the renewables sector? Do you want to play a critical role in building the UK's next market leader in residential solar? Does the idea of helping to tackle the energy crisis and the climate crisis by making renewable energy mainstream and affordable excite you? If so, read on!

About the Role

If you are eager to learn and are not afraid to dive straight into new challenges, this role is a great opportunity to be part of something innovative and new in the UK solar space. As a

Solar

Technical Associate

at Sunsave, you will be responsible for planning and supporting the delivery of residential solar installations through our installation partners. You will be a technical expert within Sunsave's Operations Team, supporting team members coordinating installation projects and providing escalated technical support for installed customers.

As a Solar Technical Associate, you will:

Become a subject matter expert on solar and battery storage installation, reviewing and signing off solar designs and answering challenging technical queries from the sales team. Conduct surveys of Sunsave's customer properties to assess feasibility for installation of solar and other renewable tech. Use information from Sunsave's remote surveys to create outline installation plans and communicate these to installers. Provide your expertise to support the Customer Operations team when handling technical queries from customers, before and after installation. Be able to travel to Sunsave's HQ in Soho, London on a regular basis as well as occasionally to installations in your area.
This is primarily a desk-based role, however, there will be opportunities for you to travel to site and even get on the tools occasionally if this is something you want to do.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

You are a team player, willing to get stuck in and solve problems in a fast-paced environment. You hold Electrical Installation /Electrical Engineering Level 2 and Level 3 Qualifications and/or electrical engineering university degree. Knowledge of, or an interest in Solar PV, Battery, EV charger, and Heat Pump installations. Good knowledge of wiring regulations (having an 18th Edition qualification is preferred but not required). Ability to work with a diverse range of team members, communicate effectively, and work independently where needed. Full UK driving licence strongly preferred.
Desirable but not required (upskill training can be offered):

IET 18th Edition (BS7671) Level 3 NVQ Level 3 Experience with solar, EV charging or heat pump installations, and solar design software (e.g. one of OpenSolar, PVSol, PVSyst, etc)
If you don't feel your skills/experience fulfill all of the brief above, or you feel you're over-qualified for the role, but would be a great fit for us, please apply! We're a flexible employer looking for the right person, rather than the perfect CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: 33,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Employee stock ownership plan Enhanced paternity leave Gym membership Private medical insurance Sick pay Transport links Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

London W1F 0UW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London W1F 0UW