At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead solar projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Company: Join a growing renewable energy business in Weybridge.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to manage multiple projects and teams.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of renewable energy and drive impactful solar solutions.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in solar project delivery with strong electrical background.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Birchwell Associates is recruiting for an experienced Senior Solar Solutions Manager to join an established and growing renewable energy business based in Weybridge. This is a key position within a Solar PV and Battery Storage division, working directly alongside the Technical Director and taking responsibility for projects from initial enquiry and survey through to installation, commissioning and final handover.
The role would suit an experienced solar professional with a strong electrical background who is comfortable managing multiple projects, coordinating engineers and subcontractors, reviewing technical designs and maintaining strong commercial control.
The Role
- Planning and coordinating Solar PV and Battery Storage installations
- Supporting the Technical Director with the day-to-day running of the solar division
- Reviewing surveys, system designs, quotations and project requirements
- Organising engineers, subcontractors, materials and access equipment
- Managing project programmes, costs and profitability
- Reviewing installation quality and resolving technical or delivery issues
- Managing DNO applications, commissioning information and handover documentation
- Ensuring projects comply with MCS requirements, BS 7671 and company standards
- Liaising with clients, consultants, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors
- Attending site meetings and carrying out progress inspections
- Managing several live projects and priorities simultaneously
- Supporting the continued growth and development of the Solar PV and Battery Storage division
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience within Solar PV, Battery Storage or electrical project delivery
- 5+ years' experience in solar stringing/system design
- Background within electrical contracting
- Full electrical qualifications, ideally Gold Card or equivalent
- Solar PV / EESS qualification such as C&G, BPEC, LCL or EAL
- Strong project-management and organisational skills
- Experience managing engineers, subcontractors and suppliers
- Good commercial understanding of project costs and margins
Solar Solutions Manager in Weybridge employer: Birchwell Associates
Birchwell Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the thriving renewable energy sector in Weybridge. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, team members benefit from hands-on experience in managing innovative solar projects while enjoying a supportive culture that values sustainability and professional growth. The company provides competitive benefits and opportunities to work alongside industry experts, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the renewable energy landscape.
