- Location
- Jersey, Channel Islands
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Design
Description
Design Specialist
Application Deadline: 19 October 2026
Department: Solutions – Business Development
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands
Reporting To: Clive Doyle
Description
We are seeking a capable and motivated Design Specialist to play a key role in delivering practical, low-carbon energy solutions across the Jersey Electricity Energy Services business unit. This is an opportunity for an individual who is equally confident in customer-facing environments and technical design responsibilities, and who is driven to make a substantial impact on Jersey’s energy future.
In this pivotal role, you will support islanders in transitioning to low-carbon heating technologies by undertaking property surveys and developing heating solutions and technical specifications for a range of electric products and services in the domestic market.
Working as part of a forward-thinking team, you will contribute directly to reshaping the energy landscape of the Island of Jersey. Your expertise will help make electricity the simplest, most affordable, and most trusted energy choice for homes and businesses, while ensuring solutions are practical, compliant, and aligned with company standards and strategic objectives.
This role offers the opportunity to combine technical capability with community impact - supporting the delivery of reliable, future-ready energy solutions while consistently reflecting the Company’s vision, values, and commitment to a more sustainable future.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and specify heating and electrification solutions for domestic properties, ensuring compliance, efficiency and suitability.
- Conduct desktop assessments and in-home technical surveys, maintaining a professional, inclusive and safety-focused approach.
- Develop tailored system designs and specifications that meet individual customer requirements and performance objectives.
- Ensure proposed solutions deliver efficient installation, strong system performance and cost-effective operation.
- Support the quotation and sales process with accurate technical input and design validation.
- Act as the technical link between sales and delivery teams, ensuring smooth project handover and execution.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date digital records, documenting customer interactions, technical data and follow-up actions.
- Prepare clear, professional written proposals and quotations, presenting technical information in an understandable format.
- Uphold high standards of safety, regulatory compliance, professionalism and environmental responsibility while contributing to team capability and performance.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Knowledge of domestic heating technologies and their practical application. Knowledge of air source heat pump technologies would be advantageous.
- The ability to assess opportunities and support customers in identifying the most appropriate solution and best value for their needs.
- Strong IT literacy and communication skills, demonstrating skill in engaging effectively with customers and clearly presenting sales propositions.
- A qualification in building services, engineering, mechanical, electrical, or a related discipline.
- Experience in developing technical documents, estimates, and quotations would be advantageous.
- Enthusiastic and committed to learning, self-motivated, and results-driven, with a focus on delivering high-quality, customer-focused outcomes within a team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and solution-focused approach.
- A full, valid driving license and a willingness to travel throughout the Island as required.
Job Benefits
At Jersey Electricity, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to support the well-being of all employees. This includes financial benefits like private healthcare, free onsite parking, discounted electricity rates, and discounts at our Powerhouse shop. We also provide competitive salaries above the living wage and a great pension plan.
For your physical and mental wellbeing, discounted Active card membership, free weekly fruit, and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders. We believe in work-life balance including flexible working and strive to provide you with everything you need to enjoy your job and personal life.
We are committed to equal opportunity and value diversity, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, parental status, age, or disability.
Skills
Compliance