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Technical Manager - Grid Scale / Commercial Solar

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Newton Abbot

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled technical solar PV professional to lead large-scale projects. This role involves managing both roof and ground-mounted solar installations, ensuring compliance with technical standards while fostering strong relationships with clients and suppliers. You will play a key role in the nation’s energy transition, contributing to net-zero ambitions through innovative solar solutions. If you have a passion for renewable energy and a proven track record in project management, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in managing commercial-scale solar PV projects.
  • Strong project management skills and engineering technical excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Manage technical oversight and compliance for solar PV projects.
  • Develop relationships with clients and manage installation teams.
  • Ensure project specifications, performance, and quality are met.

Skills

Solar PV project management
Electrical knowledge
Client relationship management
Project Management
Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS)

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.
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