DescriptionWith the UK government’s ambitious goal of delivering 60GW of solar power by 2030, Solar Careers UK are on a mission to help recruit, train, and place over 43,000 new professionals into rewarding careers within the solar and battery storage industry.
Solar Careers UK is a division of Solar Energy UK, the trade association representing over 425 solar businesses across the country. Many of these companies specialise in delivering high-quality solar installations for domestic, commercial, and utility-scale projects.
For the industry's most in-demand jobs, we have been asked to assist with the recruitment of full-time, permanent installation teams from across all regions of the United Kingdom.
By completing this application Solar Careers UK can help connect you to ESS Technical Engineer live job vacancies that match your skills and experience, and provide guidance on the qualifications and training needed to pursue your chosen career in the solar sector.
RequirementsPosition Overview
We seek a skilled Technical Engineer to provide high-level tech support and training for our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and Energy Management products in the UK. This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional customer support, driving sales growth through cross-functional collaboration, and building technical capabilities across internal teams and customers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Sales Support
- Provide expert advice on residential ESS solution (battery storage, inverters, BMS, etc) to the clients, focusing on distributors and installers.
- Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations to showcase system capabilities.
2. Lead Generation & Opportunity identification
- Work with sales team to identify high potential clients.
- Assist in pipeline development by highlighting key applications and customer acquisition.
3. Customer& Partner Engagement
- Build up relationships with distributors and installers to expand market reach.
- Provide pre- and post-sales support to maintain client satisfaction.
- Ensure regular customer engagement and product training.
4. Collaboration with Engineering and R&D team
- Liaise with R&D and engineering team to tailor ESS product for UK market
- Collect field data and user feedback for product improvement.
5. Market intelligence & Competitiveness analysis
- Monitor UK ESS market trend and provide quarterly report
- Analyse competitor products and pricing to position ESS offerings effectively.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or electrical installation and testing qualification and experience.
- Experience:
- 3+ years in ESS project management or technical service.
- Proven subcontractor management and warranty handling.
- Skills:
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
- Knowledge of UK electrical standards, and PV/ESS installation practices.
- Ability to interpret technical schematics.
Preferred Attributes
- Willingness for local travel.
