Junior / Trainee Engineer (Solar / Renewables)

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  • Location: Belfast
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £28000 - £32000 per annum + Flexitime + Progression + Training
  • Published: 12 October 2026

Junior / Trainee Engineer (Solar / Renewables)

£28,000 – £32,000 + Flexitime + Progression + Training + Private Medical + Office Based

Belfast

Are you a junior or trainee Engineer from a renewables / electrical background looking for an exciting role where you can kick start your career in the renewables sector, with excellent in-house training and progression to make you a more well-rounded Engineer and Estimator?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to work on bespoke renewable projects for a range of high-profile clients all over the UK.

In this office-based role you will be responsible for the costing and pricing of large-scale residential and commercial Solar PV projects. You will take tenders and enquiries from customers and liaise closely with the design and installation teams to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget. You will receive full in-house training and development to become a well-rounded Estimator.

This well-established Renewables company work with a broad range of clients across the UK and Ireland. They have seen major growth since their establishment in 2008 and continue to build a loyal client base with an ever-increasing workload.

This role would suit a junior or trainee Engineer with renewables and electrical experience looking to take the next step in their career and become a fully-fledged Engineer and Estimator, with a company that will value their development with further progression to senior positions.

The Role:

  • Estimating the price of Solar PV projects for commercial and residential projects
  • Take tenders and enquiries from customers and produce costing reports
  • Liaise closely with the design, installation and maintenance teams to ensure projects are completed within time and budget
  • Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Flexible start and finish times available

The Person:

  • Junior / trainee Engineer
  • Renewables / Electrical background
  • Looking to become a fully-fledged Engineer or Estimator

Reference number: BBBH 27542b

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If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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