Technical Manager - Grid Scale / Commercial Solar

Unify; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced technical solar PV professional with a background in large-scale roof and ground-mounted systems and sound electrical knowledge. This sector-leading business is dedicated to the nation's net-zero ambitions and energy decarbonisation.

Responsibilities

1. Provision of technical management and oversight at tender stage to ensure projects are assessed and PV systems design, specification, performance, quality, and project timescales are deliverable.
2. Management of the installation team to ensure technical compliance.
3. Developing good working relationships with clients, consultants, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
4. Liaising with suppliers, site staff, and installation teams.
5. Solar PV / Electrical contracting installations - average of 1MW rooftop and 5-20MW private wire ground-mounted systems.
6. Specification and procurement of materials and equipment.
7. Issuance of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
8. Maintaining documentation accurately and updating QMS.

Requirements

1. Previous experience delivering roof-mounted and ground-mounted Solar PV projects.
2. Battery storage modelling experience.
3. HV/LV connection knowledge (ideally with DNO background).
4. Engineering technical excellence and pride in work/project outcomes.
5. Strong Project Management skills, ensuring optimal design and costs on all projects.
6. Minimum 3 years' experience managing commercial-scale solar PV projects and teams, in addition to managing UK DNO G99 & G100 requirements and conditions.
7. Ability to interpret PV and electrical designs.

Experience

Our client's culture is incredibly important to them; they are looking for passionate people that can communicate effectively, work well as part of a team, and have a strong customer service focus.

1. Strong interpersonal skills.
2. Dedication to timescales and attention to detail where appropriate.
3. Relevant experience working within the renewables sector, ideally commercial Solar PV, Energy Efficiency, and an operational/project management type role.
4. Electrical contracting experience will be well regarded as well as HSE qualifications (SMSTS, IOSH).
5. Problem-solving needs to be something you enjoy and are good at. A strong drive to deliver on time, on budget, and on quality is essential.

Salary

The package on offer for this role includes an attractive basic salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience) and a profit share bonus.

Location

Our client's head offices are based in the South West, with contracts across the UK. The role will be predominantly office-based with occasional site visits.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

Up to £75,000.00 per year

Additional pay

1. Profit share bonus

How to Apply

If you have the relevant experience and skills, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter detailing their experience and suitability for the role to James Feeley, Department Lead at Unify Renewables.

Unify HQ Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. If your experience matches, please forward your CV immediately. We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.