Technical Manager (QS) in Cranbrook

Salary: £50k-60K per annum depending on experience

Role type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid - Cranbrook office

Reporting to: GM

Direct Reports: Installation employees

About The Little Green Energy Company

The Little Green Energy Company (TLGEC) are the premier consultancy, design and installation team in the Kent & Southeast region in the solar panel renewable energy industry; working in both the commercial and residential sectors. We have been providing high-quality services since 2010, striving to deliver the best service, constantly growing and developing our business model and market share to go in line with the changing world.

In 2024, we became part of Hometree Group, a leading UK residential home energy services company, paving the way for a brighter future in the home. By joining Hometree’s mission to help millions of homeowners look after their homes and transition to lower-carbon living, in addition to installation we now also provide comprehensive servicing, financing and maintenance to make it easier to look after your home and ensure a greener future. Join us during this exciting time, and play a pivotal role in a business that supports sustainable homeownership.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a proactive and results-driven QS to lead the successful delivery of renewable energy teams. From residential installations to large-scale commercial developments and ongoing maintenance services, you’ll play a key role in ensuring seamless execution from start to finish. In this fast-paced role, you’ll be working closely with our Operations manager, Project’s teams, and installation teams. We want someone who thrives in a team environment but also takes initiative to drive success and continuously develop their skills. If you have a ‘get stuck in’ attitude and love seeing projects come to life, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Site Management & Supervision: Oversee daily site operations for renewable energy installations, ensuring work is completed to high-quality and safety standards. Conduct audits and site inspections to monitor progress, compliance, and adherence to technical specifications. Address and resolve on-site challenges efficiently to maintain project timelines and deliverables.
• Health, Safety & Compliance (Qualified Supervisor - QS Responsibilities): Act as the company’s Qualified Supervisor (QS), ensuring all installations comply with industry regulations, legal requirements, and certification standards. Enforce strict health, safety, and environmental protocols on-site, fostering a strong safety culture. Lead safety briefings, risk assessments, and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with HSE and renewable industry best practices. Maintain up-to-date documentation and certifications for compliance with MCS, NICEIC, or equivalent regulatory bodies.
• Workforce Management, Training & Upskilling: Identify skills gaps within the workforce and implement structured training and upskilling programs to improve technical expertise. Mentor and develop team members, promoting continuous professional growth in renewable energy technologies.
• Resource & Project Efficiency: Work with the project team to support effective allocation of materials, equipment, and workforce to optimise productivity and cost-effectiveness. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, minimise waste, and ensure sustainability in installations. Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of necessary resources.
• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement: Guarantee all installations meet technical and regulatory standards, ensuring seamless handover and compliance with warranties. Identify and mitigate potential risks, implementing proactive problem-solving strategies. Continuously assess and improve installation processes, incorporating new technologies and methods for enhanced performance.

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive Industry Experience: Brings several years of hands-on installation experience, with the expertise to oversee, verify, and sign off the work of others to the highest standards.
• NVQ Level 3 Qualified: Holds a recognised Level 3 electrical qualification, demonstrating core technical competence.
• 2391 Test & Inspection Certified: Experienced in electrical testing, inspection, and certification to industry standards.
• JIB Gold Card Holder: Fully qualified electrician with a valid JIB Gold Card, evidencing industry-recognised competence.
• NICEIC Qualified Supervisor (QS): Experienced in overseeing compliance, quality, and electrical certification as a Qualified Supervisor.
• BPEC Solar & Battery Qualified: Certified to install and commission solar PV and battery storage systems safely and effectively.
• MCS Responsible Person: Knowledgeable in MCS standards and responsible for ensuring compliant renewable energy installations.
• Exceptional Organisational Skills: Effectively manages competing priorities, deadlines, and workloads.
• Outstanding Communication: Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership & Team Motivation: Leads by example and motivates teams to achieve shared goals.
• Detail-Oriented & Strategic Thinking: Balances attention to detail with a strategic, solutions-focused approach.
• Adaptability & Initiative: Adapts quickly to change and takes initiative to drive improvements.

Perks of the job:

• Company Van: A vehicle will be provided with this role.
• Hybrid working: 2 days mandatory in office – 3 days on site / home – scheduled by you.
• Technology: Laptop and Mobile Phone and any additional equipment required to assist you in your role.
• Generous Time Off: Start with 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Birthday Benefit: An additional day off on your birthday!
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from our robust company pension plan, ensuring peace of mind for your retirement.

About Hometree:

Join Hometree at the most exciting moment in our story. Founded in 2015, we've become one of the fastest-growing challengers in the UK home services market, spanning home cover that protects the essential systems in the home, renewable installations like solar, batteries and heat pumps, and the financing that makes them affordable. Together, we help homeowners look after their homes and move to greener, lower-carbon living.

We promise to give you the same opportunities as everyone else and we won't discriminate against you at any point in the hiring process or the working day. This includes how we source talent, our interview process, our conditions of employment, feedback and everything in between.

We're now going through the biggest step change in our history. By acquiring OVO Energy's Home Services division, including the trusted CORGI HomePlan and HomeHeat brands, we're becoming one of the UK's leading home services groups, with fresh investment to fuel our next phase of growth. It's a genuine inflection point, and we're looking for people who want to help us build what comes next.

Key Achievements:

• UK's third-largest home cover provider: our latest acquisition makes us the third-largest provider of home cover in the UK.
• 7 Acquisitions: We've expanded our operations by acquiring 6 key companies across financing (Hometree Finance - formerly Bewarm), Home Cover (Your Repair) and energy services (Geowarmth, The Little Green Energy Company, IMS and GreenGen). And we have most recently announced the acquisition of OVO Home Services and CORGI Homeplan (subject to FCA approval).
• 500k Homes Covered: We cover over 500 hundred thousand homes across the UK.
• 550+ Employees: We have over 550 passionate employees transforming the industry across the Group, one home at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Hometree, we are committed to creating an inclusive and representative environment. We know that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make for a better workplace and a better planet. Together, we celebrate differences and promote a culture where you can bring your full self to work.