Solar Business Development Manager Location : Ely, Cambridgeshire Type: Permanent, Mon-Fri (3 days onsite, 2 days wfh hybrid) Salary: Up to £68k pending candidate experience (+ £4k car allowance) Project Partners are now recruiting for a Solar Business Development Manager to lead, establish and grow the clients Solar PV market portfolio. The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong Solar Energy and Business Development background who is ready to get stuck in and generate new leads for the company to grow within the Solar PV Market. Purpose of role: The Solar Energy Development Manager will lead our clients' entry, establishment and growth within the Solar PV market. The postholder will be responsible for building the complete operational, commercial and compliance capability required to deliver safe, efficient and profitable solar installation programmes across domestic and commercial environments. The role combines business development, programme establishment and technical oversight — ensuring our client develops robust processes, a skilled workforce, and a reliable supply chain. Working closely with Solutions, PMO, Programme Delivery, Training, Quality, HSSQE and Supply Chain teams, the postholder will embed high standards of safety, compliance, customer experience and operational performance while driving continuous improvement and contributing to our clients’ strategic growth in renewables. Duties and Key Responsibilities (Day-to-day requirements and Smart Objectives). Please note this list is non-exhaustive. Objectives (SMART) Within 3 Months: · Produce a Solar Opportunity Roadmap outlining target customer segments, revenue modelling and delivery requirements. · Establish the core solar supply chain (minimum 3 panel suppliers, 2 inverter suppliers, 2 roof/subcontract partners). · Deliver a Solar Capability Gap Analysis across our clients’ workforce with training recommendations. · Create Solar Installation Process v1.0 including survey → design → install → commission steps. Within 6 Months: · Support training and upskilling of at least 10 operatives (surveyors/electricians/fitters). · Finalise Solar Quality
