Your performance
Solaris Energy Group stats
Credits used this month
4
Active in pipeline
12
Placements made
2
Avg days to hire
18
Candidates in pipeline over time
Pipeline funnel
Applicant12 (100%)
Shortlist8 (67%)
Interview4 (33%)
Offer2 (17%)
Hired2 (17%)
Market benchmarks
Current salary and day rate data for renewable energy roles across the UK
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior | Contract Day Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar PV Installer | £24,000 | £34,000 | £45,000 | £220–£280 |
| Heat Pump Engineer | £28,000 | £38,000 | £52,000 | £250–£320 |
| Installation Supervisor | £32,000 | £42,000 | £55,000 | £280–£350 |
| Sales Surveyor | £25,000 | £35,000 | £48,000 | N/A |
| Commercial Manager | £35,000 | £50,000 | £70,000 | N/A |
Benchmarks updated May 2025. Based on Lumera placement data and market analysis.
Sector intelligence
Heat pump engineers are the most in-demand role in the UK renewable sector right now
3,000 qualified engineers available vs 27,000 needed by 2030
Source: Nesta, 2024
73% of renewable energy companies say they can't find enough qualified installers
Average time to hire a heat pump engineer: 42 days
Source: City Plumbing Report, 2025
UK solar installations hit a record 22,000 per month in 2025
6.8% year on year growth — fastest rate since 2012
Source: DESNZ, 2025