Solar Surveyor
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
United Kingdom
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Solar PV Surveying
Domestic Electrical Work
OpenSolar
PV*Sol
CRM Systems
MCS Requirements
BS 7671 (18th Edition)
DNO G98/G99 Processes
FULL DESCRIPTION
Solar Surveyor
The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is currently looking for an experienced Solar PV Surveyor to join our GGRS team due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of domestic installs.
What you'll be doing:
- Carrying out domestic solar PV surveys nation wide
- Measuring roofs and assessing structure, pitch, access and safety
- Identifying shading, orientation, and best panel layout
- Planning cable routes (AC/DC), inverter & battery locations
- Confirming positions for isolators, meters, and protection devices
- Checking earthing & bonding (including gas/water services)
- Assessing existing consumer units and upgrade requirements
- Ensuring compliance with: MCS requirements, BS 7671 (18th Edition), DNO (G98/G99) processes
- Producing clear, accurate survey reports with photos
- Flagging issues early (roof condition, access issues, structural concerns, etc)
What we need from you:
- Proven experience in solar PV or domestic electrical work
- Experience with OpenSolar / PV*Sol
- Be able to use CRM'S
- Strong understanding of solar installs from survey through to commissioning
- Ability to spot issues before they become problems
- Confident speaking with customers on-site
- Good attention to detail — surveys must be right first time this is important
- Smart polite professional
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable (not essential):
- Experience with OpenSolar / PV*Sol
- 18th Edition or electrical qualifications
- Roofing knowledge (tile, slate, flat roofs etc)
What You'll Get in Return:
- Competitive PAYE salary
- 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
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