Technical Design Consultant - Bristol, United Kingdom - OVO Energy

OVO Energy

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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We're making zero carbon happen
We're OVO Group, a big family of companies united by a single vision: to get to zero carbon, fast.

We call this Plan Zero - and it shows how we'll be fighting the climate crisis and transforming the way people use energy over the next decade.

To do this, we need the sharpest minds. Are you up for the challenge?

Do great green things with OVO Energy
So much has changed since we launched in 2009.

Our goal remains the same though:
make energy cheaper, greener, and simpler. Just as it was on day one.

Everyone belongs at OVO

Our aim is to build a diverse and inclusive movement: teams of brilliant people, with unique talents, skills, passions, and experiences.

We encourage everyone to join us, whatever your gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, life experience, or background. So please come as you are - we can't wait to meet you.

Where in the world of OVO will I be working?

The role sits within OVO Energy's Zero Carbon Living (ZCL) Solutions growth business, but specifically within OVO's Solar and Storage business unit.

This can be a remote role with travel to the office as and when required. The main base would be our London office but we also use our Bristol Headquarters.

We are all about the future tech that's going to help us towards delivering Plan Zero and helping decarbonise our members' homes and transport, so we're building a Solar and Storage business from the ground up and this will be a critical role to help us make sure what we say we can deliver to our customers via our surveyors is absolutely spot on

What will I be doing?

The Technical Design Consultants will review all residential surveys and solar designs completed by the sales and survey team to ensure it's been quoted correctly and is technically feasible to install, you'll then take all of that information to create really clear installation packs for our installers.

Specifically the role would:

Complete in depth reviews of remote and site survey information to check technical feasibility and compliance of the proposed system design.
Provide guidance to any Solar PV technical queries that arise in the business.
Providing technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analysing and resolving project challenges.
Knowledge of PV industry modeling and simulating assumptions
Reviewing post install technical data and compiling customer handover packs
Work closely with the solar surveying team to ensure quality and accuracy of the team's surveys.
Evaluate and own risks, challenges and opportunities, making recommendations on future strategy.
Complete post installation reviews, looking at technical data to inform improvements to processes or practices
Work with Kaluza Flex colleague on new technological advancements and customer experience improvements to the solar PV proposition.
Represent OVO at external industry events to help build its profile and reputation as a tech leader in this space.

Is this the job for me?

Ideally you will be/have the following:

Experience in a startup, fast paced and tech based environment.
Previous experience within MCS accredited organisation
Ideally have a sound technical knowledge of both hardware and software solutions relevant to solar PV and battery storage.
Knowledge and experience in Solar PV and battery design
Understanding of energy billing to allow assessment of suitability of proposed system
Good knowledge of PV and battery storage components
Previous experience in installation, repair or maintenance of electrical, solar PV and battery systems
Previous roofing/ structural/ fitting/ designing experience
Ideally has very good knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations
Detailed knowledge of domestic electrical requirements in relation to PV and battery installations
Ability to make suggestions for process and product improvements
Excellent communications skills with the ability to engage audiences at senior exec and C suite level.
Proven project management skills with the ability to see the bigger picture and deliver at pace.
Able to operate at a high level independently.
Adaptable and flexible approach to plans and able to respond confidently and positively to changing scenarios.

Let's talk about what's in it for you
We'll pay you between £32,690 and £39,550, depending on your specific skills and experience.

If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

You may be eligible for an on-target bonus.

We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal.

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay.

It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you