Solivus was set up to provide clean energy for a sustainable future. We provide an alternative to conventional solar, combining the lowest carbon, light-weight technology with a focus on elegant design to offer compelling clean energy solutions. It’s an approach grounded in our dedication to new technology, doing things differently and providing outstanding customer service.

We have a talented team of passionate and sustainability focused individuals from a range of disciplines with an experienced senior leadership team. Solivus have received external recognition including inclusion in Technation’s Net Zero cohort of most exciting and innovative climate tech scale ups and JP Morgan’s Top 200 Female Powered Businesses.

THE MISSION

Our mission is to decarbonise the built environment. We want to make it as easy as possible for mega-buildings and homeowners to reduce their carbon emissions by installing our innovative thin-film solar solutions.

THE OFFICE

Solivus is sat between Waterloo and Westminster in the heart of London. Overlooking Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament, Solivus shares a home with 100+ innovative, climate tech businesses at the Sustainable Ventures flagship headquarters.

With hotdesking, phone booth meeting rooms, community break out areas, a kitchen, a café bar, and regular quiz nights and social events, you will find yourself within a unique, modern, and collaborative ecosystem.

THE ROLE

You will be working within the Research & Development team to design and deliver Solivus products and solutions using state of the art light-weight technology.

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Product Engineer who is keen to learn about the next generation of light-weight technology and can help our team deliver innovative products and energy solutions. While the role is a mixture of project management and mechanical engineering, as a scale-up company, you will have the opportunity to work across many parts of the business.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a number of workstreams which support innovative aspects of our client projects
• Developing Solivus products and solutions
• Develop a deep understanding of the regulations and standards that need to be met in the installation of PV products and systems
• Be a part of the client sales process from conception to delivery, identifying projects for the solutions team and opportunities to develop IP
• Liaise with and manage external sub-contractors and experts
• Carry out mechanical calculations and modelling
• Define and commission mechanical testing of solutions
• Be a part of a growing team and will help shape it

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering Degree
• Experience in project management or engineering design
• Demonstrable experience in managing a number of projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with 3D modelling tools
• A creative and proactive problem solver
• A confident independent and team worker
• UK Driving license

• A competitive salary based on experience
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Training and development
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
• A central London office within the Sustainable Ventures community
• Flexible hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office
• 50% of travel into the office expensed