GBP 6544 Solar PV Design Graduate Business Partner for Olympus Power Ltd
Job Summary
Olympus Power are looking for a recent graduate to be their new Design Assistant to support the lead Design Engineer with project specification, CAD design of Solar PV systems with and without battery storage. You will further develop your skills and experience using bespoke software while contributing to the company’s mission which is to reduce carbon emissions.
This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and offers full-time hours and a permanent contract. You will be based in offices in beautiful surroundings on the outskirts of Exeter with a hybrid working arrangement available.
Key Dates
Closing Date: 8/2/23
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: ASAP after interview/Flexible
This is a permanent role
Salary: £22,000-£24,000 depending on current skills
Purpose of the Role
Our Design team work alongside other departments in the business, in addition to liaising with suppliers and sub-contractors, to develop and deliver technical support and solutions on projects including commercial rooftop and ground mounted solar PV installations.
The role will involve assisting in the development of cost-effective design and engineering solutions and the delivery of complete design packages for project proposals (including tenders).
Main Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of cost-effective design and engineering solutions
- Assist with design packages for project proposals
- Support in the creation of initial/draft designs from information obtained by technical colleagues (during site surveys and feasibility assessments to yield estimated project costs.
Working at Olympus, you can expect a friendly, doughnut-loving team who are seeking out their next table tennis champion to join the fold (don't worry too much about your skills in this area!!).
The Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Government auto-enrolment pension
- Annual salary reviews
- Potential training opportunities for career development
- Earlier finish on Fridays
- Fresh fruit available
- Free parking
- Social team – table tennis is always on the cards in the office
- Dog friendly – often 4 legged pals in the office
Through the Graduate Business Partnership, you will also be able to access:
- The University of Exeter’s Career Mentor Scheme
- 1:1 support from the Internships Team
- Online training courses via My Career Zone Digital
- A ‘how to make the most of your internship’ guide
- You will be invited to ‘The Graduate Network’ events exclusively for GBP’s and their line managers.
About You (Person Specification)
Degree and Attainment
- You should have graduated from a UK-based university in the last 3 years
Skills
- Ideally, you will be a confident user of CAD design software.
Personal Qualities and Attributes
- You will thrive in a busy work environment, enjoy working collaboratively and a pro at multi-tasking.
Experience
- If you have had experience with PV design software such as PV Sol and PV Syst, this would be ideal, but it's not mandatory as training can be provided.
Please note: Whilst we are on the outskirts of Exeter and easy to reach, public transport links are limited. Therefore, the successful applicant would benefit from having a driving licence/vehicle.
About the Company
In 1979, when our story started, renewable and off-grid energy weren’t about reducing carbon. They were about getting power to remote locations. Four decades on and we’re still solving problems for customers who need electricity in far-flung places, but now we’re helping businesses meet the biggest challenge of our times: the need to eliminate carbon emissions.
Everything we do is driven by reducing carbon. It’s why we exist and why we’re on a mission to save 1 million tonnes of CO2 by 2025.
It’s how we combat climate change. But we can’t do it alone.
We need your help to reach our goal. We need to install more solar panels, get more businesses onto 100% renewable power and help everybody use energy more efficiently.
That way we can keep the UK’s businesses running and keep on reducing CO2.
Join us on our mission and let’s get to zero carbon together.
Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) Scheme Requirements
- To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.
- If you are in your final year, your working hours may be reduced to 15 hours per week (for undergraduates) or 6 hours per week (for postgraduates) to ensure you have the capacity to successfully complete your degree. More hours can be completed if your academic agrees and provides written confirmation.
- If you do not pass your degree, the GBP role will end early.
- You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
- The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
- Learn about the university’s commitment to the Disability Confident scheme here
- At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Examples of suitable evidence can be found in the Intern Guidance- Proving Right to Work the UK guide. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
- All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
How to Apply
- Download and complete the attached Internship Application Form. CVs cannot be accepted.
- Guidance and useful tips for completing your application are found on the Internship Application Form.
- Refer to the job details contained within the advert when writing your personal statement.
- Use the STAR approach to evidence each requirement in the Person Specification.
- You should insert the correct reference code on the application form: GBP 6544
- Please save your Internship Application Form as ‘your name - GBP 6544’
- The University is a Disability Confident employer and as such this policy applies to recruitment through GBP Scheme. Applicants who identify a disability on the application form will be offered an interview if their application demonstrates they meet the essential criteria. Please also include details of any reasonable adjustments you may need for an interview or to undertake the role.
- You should explain why you would like to work for the employing organisation and why you think you would be a suitable candidate for this role.
- Send your completed application (not by OneDrive) to internships@exeter.ac.uk, with the reference code: GBP 6544 in the subject bar of your email, by the closing date.
Further Guidance and Support
- (Exeter graduates only) You can refer to the My Career Zone Digital resources on application and interview preparation here.
- (Exeter graduates only) If you need support with your application, you can book an appointment with a Careerzone Advisor by emailing careers@exeter.ac.uk (Exeter) / cc-careers@exeter.ac.uk (Penryn).
- Unless stated, interview expenses will not be paid.
- It is recommended that you check your online presence on social media to ensure it represents you well, as some employers may undertake online research of their applicants.
- If you have any questions, you can email the Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk