Solar PV Technical Manager

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Our client is a multi-award-winning retrofit decarbonisation Main Contractor delivering at scale across all housing tenure types, including social, owner-occupied and private rental homes.

As a result of continued growth, the business are now recruiting for a Solar PV Technical Manager to develop and grow our installation team for Solar PV/Battery Storage and other MCS products.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to have a hand in growing a Solar division as they move to bring the division in house.

About the role:

You will have responsibility for managing the technical delivery of installations, from start through to final commissioning and handover. This is a senior, operational role that combines project management, technical oversight and customer service.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Approved Electrician with proven experience leading teams and managing solar PV projects. You will also need to have experience of managing projects through MCS.

Key Responsibilities:

• To take full responsibility/ownership of the installation process
• Act as the main point of contact for the customer throughout the project
• Manage direct labour and subcontracted installers, ensuring quality and performance
• Oversee project delivery schedules and coordinate with internal and external teams
• Order and manage materials, working closely with suppliers
• Attend site during key stages and oversee final commissioning
• Ensure full compliance with MCS, and Health & safety regulations
• Prepare and issue technical handover documentation
• Represent the business as the MCS Technical Person

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified Approved Electrician (NVQ Level 3, AM2, 18th Edition)
• Valid Testing & Inspection qualification (e.g. City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent)
• At least 3 years' experience in the electrical industry
• Minimum 2 years' experience in solar PV (domestic)
• Demonstrable project and team management experience
• Experience with DNO applications, commissioning, and compliance with MCS
• Strong technical knowledge of Solar PV Systems and Battery Storage
• Excellent organisational, Leadership and communication skills
• Full UK Driving licence

Desirable:

• Level 3 of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) OR equivalent

The salary on offer is starting at £50k plus car allowance, medicash, pension etc. However, this salary may be negotiable for a candidate with all the experience.

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please send a copy of your CV to Steph at Fawkes and Reece by following the link below.

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