Their Purpose – A well-established renewable energy specialist delivering high-specification renewable and M&E solutions across the South East. With over 15 years in the market and more than 2,500 projects delivered, the business partners with leading housebuilders, architects, developers and commercial clients to design and install innovative low-carbon energy systems.
Location &, flexibility – Hybrid – Croydon office with travel across London and the South East for client meetings and site surveys.
Salary & Benefits – £30,000 – £50,000 basic depending on experience + commission with realistic OTE of £45,000 – £70,000+, salary sacrifice EV scheme, company pension, on-site gym, on-site parking and hybrid working.
About the Job –
As Technical Sales Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the full sales cycle across renewable and building services projects including Heat Pumps, Solar PV, Battery Storage, MVHR and Cooling systems.
You’ll work with homeowners, architects, developers, consultants and main contractors, supporting projects ranging from circa £20,000 residential installations through to £500,000+ commercial and high-end residential schemes.
This is a consultative, technically-led sales role where you’ll use your renewable energy knowledge to understand client requirements, recommend the right solution and convert opportunities through to signed contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Build relationships with architects, developers, consultants and clients with ongoing project pipelines
- Respond quickly to inbound enquiries and convert leads into opportunities
- Conduct site surveys and assess technical requirements
- Recommend appropriate renewable and low-carbon solutions
- Produce estimates, technical specifications and commercial proposals
- Manage the full sales process from initial conversation through to signed contract
- Produce technically strong proposals that demonstrate value beyond price
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of residential and commercial opportunities
- Work closely with design and installation teams to ensure an effective project handover
- Maintain strong client relationships and generate repeat and referral business
- Strong technical knowledge of Heat Pumps, particularly Air Source and Ground Source systems
- Knowledge of Solar PV and Battery Storage systems
- Understanding of MVHR and air-conditioning/cooling systems would be advantageous
- Experience within renewable energy sales, technical pre-sales, design, heating engineering, M&E or building services
- Experience selling, specifying or designing residential or commercial renewable energy systems
- Confident holding technical conversations with architects, consultants, developers and clients
- Track record of converting opportunities, ideally including projects valued above £50,000
- Strong consultative sales and relationship-building skills
- Proactive and disciplined approach to responding to leads, following up opportunities and closing
- Genuine passion for renewable energy and delivering technically appropriate solutions