Junior Solar Designer

ARM
Wadebridge, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Today
£25,000 – £30,000 pa

Salary

£25,000 – £30,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Junior
Education
Degree
Posted
21 Apr 2026 (Today)

Junior Solar Designer

Location: Wadebridge, Cornwall

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Permanent

About the Role

ARM is recruiting on behalf of a well-established renewable energy organisation for a Junior Solar Designer & Commercial Assistant to join an expanding team.

This is a great opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in the design and delivery of commercial solar PV projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Design and cost commercial solar PV systems with technical support

Support delivery of projects alongside the commercial team

Conduct site visits, including drone and electrical surveys

Produce system models using PVSOL (or similar software)

Assist with grid connection applications

Prepare designs, reports, and proposals

Essential Requirements

Methodical, accurate, and process-driven approach

Strong communication and organisational skills

Good level of computer literacy

Full UK driving licence

Flexibility to travel and work across the UK

Experience in renewables or relevant academic background

Experience with solar design software (e.g. PVSOL, PVsyst)

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

Experience designing solar PV systems

Familiarity with drone surveys

Understanding of PV components

CAD experience

How to Apply

Please send your CV to:

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

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