Associate / Senior Associate Project Manager (Solar PV)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international real estate consultancy is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate Solar PV Project Manager in London. You will lead solar PV installations and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in project management, chartered status, and strong stakeholder communication skills. This role also offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Life assurance and private medical insurance

Season ticket loan

25 days of holiday plus an extra day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in solar PV or related project management.
• Proven leadership in delivering commercial-scale solar PV projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and surge protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of solar PV projects.
• Oversee technical design packs and manage procurement.
• Ensure compliance with planning regulations and ESG targets.

Skills

Leadership in solar PV projects

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Education

Chartered status or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Role Overview: As an Associate or Senior Associate Solar PV Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of rooftop solar PV installations across commercial properties, while playing a strategic role in developing the service line, mentoring junior staff, and driving business growth. You will work closely with ESG, Project Management, and other service teams to ensure projects are delivered to high standards of safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of solar PV projects, from feasibility through commissioning.
• Oversee technical design packs including layouts, schematics, and component specifications.
• Manage procurement, contractor selection, and site mobilisation.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety standards (e.g. RC62), planning regulations, and ESG targets.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, tenants, and internal stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and project managers.
• Contribute to service development and cross-selling of Hollis offerings (e.g. BREEAM, EPC, battery storage, fire safety).
• Support business development and tendering activities.
• Maintain project timelines using MS Project and ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with other service leads to identify growth opportunities and respond to regulatory changes.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in solar PV or related project management.
• Chartered status or equivalent (e.g. MRICS, NICEIC, SolarEdge certified).
• Proven leadership in delivering commercial-scale solar PV projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, PV modules, inverters, and surge protection.
• Familiarity with RECC, ECA, Safe Contractor, and ESG frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites across the UK.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in ESG reporting and carbon savings analysis.
• Knowledge of structural assessments and DNO coordination.
• Familiarity with digital metering and solar reception systems.
• Ability to contribute to internal training and competency development using frameworks like APM.

The Company

Hollis is a leading international, independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate, at every stage of the property life cycle.

We're a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, technical specialists, ESG consultants and project managers operating across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain and The Netherlands. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.

Why join us?

We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We\'re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.

We offer a highly attractive salary and a generous benefits package including:

• Life assurance and private medical insurance
• Season ticket loan
• 5% Employer pension contribution
• 25 days of holiday and an extra day off on your birthday
• Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and more
• EV car scheme
• Longevity awards

Hollis operates a hybrid-working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and our offices, where their job allows it. Employees are encouraged to request flexible working hours when needed and we work hard to accommodate where we can.

We are a sociable bunch and host pay day drinks, quarterly lunches, quiz nights and cultural and sporting activities to socialise and have fun with your colleagues. We also give back and take part in numerous charity events all over the country throughout the year.

Inclusion

We are inclusive and welcome a diverse and inclusive workplace which supports and cares for all our employees, including those from underrepresented groups. We are focused on a culture where barriers including prejudice are removed from our working environment, and where all our people are empowered to be the best they can be.

Don\'t meet every single requirement? If you would like the opportunity to join Hollis but your past experience is not an exact match, we encourage you to apply anyway as you could be the right candidate for this role or another role within the company.

If you require alternative formats of our documents or need to apply offline, please contact the talent acquisition team: [e-mail] or call 020 7622 9555.

Department ESG Role Associate - ESG Locations London City