Beckie Farley

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a well-established renewable energy provider committed to sustainability and professional development, to recruit a Renewables Sales Consultant covering Bristol and North Somerset. This highly driven Sales Consultant role offers a very competitive commission structure based on a percentage of sales across domestic and small-scale commercial renewable energy projects. If you’re an ambitious, self-employed sales professional looking to work with a company that values integrity, people, and delivering high-quality solutions, submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Renewables Sales Consultant role   Reporting to the Director, you will:  

• Engage with prospective customers through face-to-face meetings, virtual consultations, and community events to promote renewable energy solutions.
• Conduct detailed assessments of client needs and present customised solar, battery, and small commercial energy system proposals.
• Carry out surveys of customer homes and sites to determine suitability for renewable installations.
• Introduce yourself to neighbours during installations to build local engagement and awareness.
• Negotiate prices, address objections, and close contracts while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain communication throughout the sales process.
• Collaborate with technical and design teams to ensure accurate proposals and installation schedules.
• Keep detailed records of sales activities, client interactions, and follow-up actions within the CRM.
• Ensure all work complies with MCS standards (MIS3002) and other applicable regulations.
• Manage your own schedule efficiently to maximise sales and outreach efforts.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven experience in B2C sales of domestic solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Experience with small commercial renewable energy projects (under 50kW).
• Strong knowledge of MCS compliance and domestic energy regulations.
• Valid driving licence and ability to travel within approximately one hour of Bristol.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Office 365 and ideally CRM software.

  Personal skills   The Renewables Sales Consultant role would suit someone who is:  

• Self-motivated, ambitious, and able to work independently.
• A clear communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
• Strong ability to manage through to successful sale completion.
• Organised, with excellent time management skills to handle multiple client engagements.
• Self-motivated and confident in a self-driven, commission-only model.
• Comfortable operating as an independent contractor with responsibility for their own tax and NI obligations.

  Salary and benefits of the Renewables Sales Consultant role  

• Commission structure rewarding your success directly.
• Referral programme and opportunity to work with a certified sustainable company.
• Full support from admin, technical, and design teams.
• Flexible remote working arrangements, suiting your schedule.
• Operate as your own independent business without direct supervision.

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a well-established renewable energy distributor, known for its commitment to customer service, technical excellence and long-term sustainability, to recruit a Business Development Manager in the Northern UK region. The strategically important Business Development Manager role comes with a £50,000-£60,000 salary, attractive commission structure, pension and flexible working arrangements. If you’re a Business Development Manager looking to join an organisation that prioritises integrity, empowers its people and invests heavily in professional development, then submit your CV today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Business Development Manager role   Reporting to the Head of Business Development you will:  

• Develop, manage and grow a portfolio of customers across the North and wider UK
• Re-engage lapsed or dormant accounts to unlock new revenue streams
• Onboard new installer partners and maintain strong ongoing relationships
• Represent the business at sector events, exhibitions and manufacturer roadshows
• Work closely with product suppliers and manufacturers to maximise commercial opportunities
• Provide accurate sales forecasting and pipeline management
• Uphold exceptional levels of customer service and industry knowledge
• Promote the company’s full product offering, including PV modules, inverters and mounting solutions

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven experience in business development, account management or sales within renewables, electrical wholesale or adjacent technical sectors
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence managing high-value customers
• A good understanding of solar PV products or the ability to learn quickly
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the northern and central regions
• Comfortable working remotely with regular travel to customers and HQ

  Personal skills   The Business Development role would suit someone who is:  

• Ambitious, target-driven and motivated by growth
• Approachable, confident and skilled at building long-term relationships
• Highly organised with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proactive, self-managing and eager to develop professionally
• Passionate about renewable energy and the transition to cleaner power

  Salary and benefits of the role  

• £50,000–£60,000 basic salary
• Attractive commission and annual bonus potential
• Clear progression opportunities as the team continues to scale
• Flexible remote working with travel to client sites
• Training and development through a dedicated technical facility
• Supportive, driven and collaborative team culture

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an innovative organisation that delivers complex energy and engineering solutions across major infrastructure projects, utility networks, and critical customer systems. They are now looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Project Manager (DNO/ICP) to join a growing team delivering power and renewables projects across the UK. The strategically important Electrical Project Manager role offers a competitive salary between £65,000–£80,000, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, gym incentives, and enhanced pension and life assurance. If you're an Electrical Project Manager looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that puts integrity and people at the centre of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Project Manager role   Reporting to the Construction Manager you will:  

• Reviewing technical designs and ensuring projects are ready to progress into construction stages
• Managing electrical infrastructure works in line with industry regulations including DNO standards, technical specifications, and statutory requirements
• Leading projects from post-design through installation, commissioning, and final handover
• Creating and maintaining programmes of work, including weekly, monthly, and 3-month lookahead plans
• Identifying risks, constraints, and critical project activities to keep delivery on track
• Overseeing on-site safety, security, and compliance with HSEQ procedures, CPP, and F10 requirements
• Supporting the wider HSEQ function with RAMS, audits, inspections and compliance documentation
• Carrying out quality assurance across all stages, including pre-start checks, site inspections, and handover sign-offs
• Preparing technical documentation, test certification, and reports for project completion
• Leading technical meetings and representing the business with clients, internal teams, and network operators

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• An HNC (or higher) in Electrical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
• A minimum of 5 years' experience delivering construction or electrical infrastructure projects
• Background working within NERS-accredited environments
• Experience managing or installing electrical infrastructure up to 132kV
• Strong technical understanding of HV/LV equipment including switchgear, transformers, generators, and substations
• A thorough understanding of HSE and construction compliance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects while working under pressure to deadlines

  Personal skills   The Electrical Project Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Confident managing complex technical projects from design through delivery
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise competing project demands
• A strong leader who can influence and collaborate with clients, engineers, and site teams
• Proactive in identifying risks, resolving issues, and maintaining project quality and safety standards

  Salary and benefits of the Electrical Project Manager role  

• Competitive basic salary ranging from £65,000 to £80,000, depending on experience
• Access to remote GP consultations and financial wellbeing support
• Flexible benefits scheme, with options to buy/sell annual leave and access discounted healthcare and tech
• Retail, leisure and gym discounts, plus cycle-to-work incentives
• Enhanced pension contributions and life insurance
• Recognition programme with monthly rewards and the chance to earn annual prizes of up to £10,000

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with Sunne Energy, a fast-growing, high-quality renewable energy provider with a commitment to long-term client care and technical excellence, to recruit an O&M Technical Manager who will manage their existing portfolio and drive growth across Solar O&M, EV and Energy Management services. This is a high-impact position offering a salary of £50,000-£65,000, hybrid working, annual bonus and long-term progression in one of the UK’s most exciting clean energy scale-ups. If you’re an O&M Technical Manager looking to join an organisation that puts integrity, quality and people at the heart of everything it does, submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the O&M Technical Manager role   Reporting to the Operations Director, you will:  

• Lead delivery of Sunne’s O&M programme, EV charging installations and energy management services
• Manage and schedule planned maintenance and reactive callouts
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time delivery
• Manage client communication, service updates, performance reporting and issue resolution
• Prepare and issue O&M proposals, scopes and quotations
• Maintain accurate documentation including service logs, warranties and reports
• Support the wider team with technical queries and operational planning
• Help spot opportunities for upgrades, performance improvements and new service agreements

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience in commercial Solar PV or related energy systems
• Knowledge of O&M, performance monitoring and fault resolution
• Strong organisational, scheduling and coordination skills
• Proven experience engaging confidently with clients and contractors
• Commercial understanding (pricing, quoting, margins & BD support)

• Electrical/technical background (hands-on or supervisory)
• Experience with Solis, SolarEdge or Fronius monitoring platforms
• Familiarity with workflow management systems (e.g., Asana)

  Personal skills   The O&M Technical Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Proactive and able to take ownership without waiting for instruction
• Confident, client-focused and excellent at building relationships
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities
• Detail-driven, quality-focused and committed to long-term customer care
• Comfortable working within a dynamic, fast-growth environment

  Salary and benefits of the O&M Technical Manager role  

• £50,000-£65,000 base salary
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Hybrid working: 4 days in the Chiswick office or on client sites + WFH Fridays
• Ownership of a rapidly growing O&M, EV and energy management portfolio
• Direct access to the founding team and real influence on strategy
• Long-term progression in one of the first 5–10 hires of a scaling energy business

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