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Custom Solar is one of the UK's most established renewable energy companies specialising in solar PV, leading the way in commercial solar power. They operate nationwide to design, install and maintain world-class quality solar systems for businesses, public sector institutions and new build commercial developments. With globally recognised quality standards and expert accreditations in environmental management, Custom Solar has been a trusted provider of solar power since 2010.
The business has a number of high-profile clients including the Association of British Ports, the UK's leading port operator. One project included Immingham and Hull ports, where Custom Solar recently installed the UK's largest rooftop project, a 6.5MWp solar system across the main terminals buildings with works including major HV upgrade works.
Having recently been acquired by MITIE, Custom Solar are in a strong position to significantly grow over the next few years through continued success though existing workstreams but also via exposure to MITIE relationships. This approach will be supported through MITIE's NET Zero division.
What does a graduate role at Custom Solar look like
Custom Solar have employed 5 graduate engineers in the last 18 months and are looking to increase this rate. Graduates are offered regular training and constant opportunity to work on the renewable energy industry's largest and most innovative projects. Senior engineers are always on hand to offer support and knowledge.
The graduate journey at Custom Solar is fast and well-balanced. Focussed on Solar project design, the role also covers client and contractor engagement, specifying and costing projects, writing tenders and supporting Business Development Managers in client meetings.
What would you be doing
Custom Solar are looking for someone with a passion for renewable energy and carbon reduction and in return you will be given the support you need to develop and progress within the business. You will have the chance to collaborate with an experienced team, designing customised solar panels for use in homes, schools and larger commercial installations.
Reporting to the Design Manager, a typical day-to-day will include
- Liaising with clients ensuring designs meet their requirements
- Helping produce designs to meet safety regulations
- Following briefs to ensure designs meet specifications
- Supporting current design engineers with all aspects of their work
- Understanding and following RAMS, CPP's and other H&S documents
- Assisting with project evaluation post completion
- Accompanying and supporting senior colleagues on site surveys as required
- Travelling to and from sites throughout the UK
About you
- Be a graduate from any Engineering discipline but those with significant Electronic Engineering knowledge/experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Have an interest in the renewable energy sector
- Have knowledge of CAD design
- Have excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills
- Have a can-do attitude, sociable and approach their work in a flexible manner, adapting to new ways of working
- Be keen to develop and progress within the business
The following would be beneficial
- Training or qualifications in renewable energy
- Valid driving license and vehicle
Benefits
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
