Solar PV Designers & Engineers

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Solar PV Design or Engineering role?

If you’re searching for Solar PV Designer and Engineer jobs in the UK, Allen & York connects talented renewable energy professionals with organisations delivering solar projects that support the transition to clean, sustainable energy.

If you're an experienced Solar PV Designer or Engineer, you're playing a vital role in designing, developing and delivering solar energy systems across commercial, industrial and utility scale projects. Your work helps organisations reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy technologies across the UK. So we want to find you the best roles in the market to see your career and impact thrive.

Whether you're looking for your next step up as an experienced Solar PV Designer or Engineer, or aiming for a senior or leadership role, our specialist recruiters work with renewable energy developers, consultancies, EPC contractors, installers and utilities across the UK. If you're looking for a role or want to work with a specific organisation, we can help you make your aspirations a reality.

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Browse our latest Solar PV Design and Engineering roles

Explore the latest Solar PV Designer and Engineer jobs across the UK, from experienced Solar PV Designer and Solar PV Engineer roles through to senior positions such as Senior Solar Engineer or Head of Solar Engineering. Our opportunities span renewable energy developers, EPC contractors, consultancies, installers and utility organisations.

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Types of Solar PV Design and Engineering Jobs and Salary Expectations

Solar PV Design and Engineering careers offer a range of opportunities, from technical design and project delivery roles to senior positions leading renewable energy strategy and large scale solar developments.

At Allen & York, we recruit for Solar PV Design and Engineering roles across renewable energy developers, EPC contractors, consultancies, installers and utility organisations.

Solar PV Designer / Solar PV Engineer

Responsible for designing and supporting the delivery of solar PV systems, producing technical layouts, conducting performance analysis and ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

Typical salary: £35,000 – £55,000 | 0–3 years’ experience

Senior Solar PV Engineer

Leads technical delivery across solar projects, supports system optimisation and provides engineering expertise across design, installation and commissioning phases.

Typical salary: £55,000 – £75,000 | 4–7 years’ experience

Lead Solar Engineer / Principal Solar PV Engineer

Oversees engineering and design workstreams across major solar developments, ensuring technical quality, performance and successful project delivery.

Typical salary: £75,000 – £95,000 | 7–12 years’ experience

Head of Solar Engineering / Solar Technical Director

Provides strategic leadership across solar engineering functions, shaping technical standards, driving innovation and supporting the growth of renewable energy portfolios.

Typical salary: £95,000 – £130,000+ | 12+ years’ experience

If you're interested in making a move from your current role to explore new projects and potential further opportunities for learning and development, please view our current vacancies here:

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