Operations Manager - Domestic Solar Field

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Operations Manager - Renewables / Solar Field

South of England (Regional Travel Required)
Full-Time Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Solar Field Operations Manager to play a key role in driving the growth of AES's Renewables Business. This is a hands on leadership position, responsible for overseeing and developing high performing teams delivering domestic solar, battery storage, and EV charger installations.

You'll be joining a dynamic management team, ensuring operational excellence, technical quality, and outstanding customer delivery across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day field operations for domestic Solar, Battery & EV Charger installations
• Lead, manage, and support installation teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard
• Ensure full compliance with industry regulations including MCS and NICEIC standards
• Maintain strong knowledge of grid connection requirements (G98 / G99)
• Conduct site audits, quality inspections, and performance reviews
• Coordinate scheduling, materials, logistics, and subcontractors
• Provide technical support and problem solving on complex installations
• Ensure all work complies with current BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
• Build strong relationships with customers, maintaining high levels of satisfaction

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience managing domestic solar and battery storage installations
• Recognised electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
• Strong knowledge of PV systems, battery storage, and inverter technologies
• Experience in testing, commissioning, and fault finding
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience scaling installation teams
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. SSSTS)
• Experience with DNO applications and grid connection processes

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company vehicle
• Pension scheme
• The opportunity to grow with a fast expanding renewable energy business

Apply Now

If you're an experienced solar professional ready to take ownership of field operations and drive installation excellence across the South of England, we'd love to hear from you. For more info please contact Michelle at .

We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.