Renewables Design Engineer

  • Gold Group
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Apr 22, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Renewables Design Engineer/Surveyor

My client is a rapidly growing Renewable Energy company and they arelooking for a skilled, curious, and customer-focused Surveyor/designer to join their Cambridge team. You'll become part of a multidisciplinary team shaping the future of sustainable homes.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Survey homes for air source & ground source heat pumps, solar PV, batteries, and EV chargers
  • Conduct site visits, plan-based assessments, and remote surveys
  • Identify installation challenges and design practical solutions
  • Map cable routes and system layouts
  • Advise customers on optimal equipment placement
  • Capture key data and site imagery
  • Clearly explain systems and benefits to customers
  • Ensure accurate, timely completion of survey documentation
  • Collaborate with installation teams and broaden your technical expertise

What Makes This Role Different

  • You won't be siloed - you'll learn across multiple technologies
  • You'll play a hands-on role in the energy transition
  • You'll grow with a company that's scaling fast and investing in its people

What You'll Get

  • OTE 55,000 (Base 40,000- 45,000 + bonus)
  • Company van & fuel card or car allowance + expenses
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (incl. Christmas shutdown)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle-to-work & eco car scheme
  • Health & wellbeing support programmes
  • Employee discounts & referral scheme

What You Bring

Essential:

  • Full UK driving licence
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) A-C
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Experience with Solar PV design using Open Solar & Easy PV
  • Experience with Heat Pump design using H2X
  • Extensive renewable industry experience
  • Ability to manage a customer relationship to the point of operational handover
  • Excel at creating new business opportunities with homeowners, architects & developers
  • Works well under pressure to achieve sales targets
  • Punctual & smart appearance

Bonus Points For:

  • Domestic Energy Assessor qualification
  • Experience in renewable energy systems
  • Solar PV & battery storage knowledge
  • Building Services Engineering Degree

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