Commercial Solar PV: Technical Design & Projects Lead

Valoris Group; South Cambridgeshire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Hybrid work

Annual leave 22–25 days

Pension scheme

Illness & life cover

Employee assistance

Benefits platform

Training & development

Football tournament

Job summary

Valoris Group is recruiting a Technical Design & Project Manager to oversee the delivery of commercial solar PV installations across the UK. The role combines project delivery, technical design review, commercial management and client engagement, managing multiple projects from feasibility through to handover.

You will handle DNO processes (G98/99/100), planning requirements, subcontractors, budgets and safety, while supporting the sales team with site surveys and budgets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering commercial solar PV installations in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of PV design, installation and commissioning.
• Experience with DNO applications (G98, G99, G100).
• Understanding of UK planning requirements for commercial solar installations.
• Familiarity with PV design and proposal software such as PV*SOL, OpenSolar.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial solar PV installations from pre-construction through to completion.
• Coordinate project programmes, installation teams, subcontractors, procurement and site activity.
• Control project budgets, variations, costs and margins.
• Define technical design requirements, including system sizing, layout, product selection, access and structural considerations.
• Review PV designs and yield models to ensure buildability, performance and compliance.
• Ensure installations comply with BS 7671 and the IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
• Manage the complete DNO process, including G98, G99 and G100 applications, offers, witness testing and final notifications.
• Oversee permitted development assessments, planning applications and planning conditions.
• Coordinate structural engineers, planning consultants and other technical specialists.
• Ensure projects meet insurer, funder and warranty requirements, including RC62 roof-mounted PV fire safety guidance.
• Support the sales team with site surveys, technical feasibility, budget pricing, proposals and tenders.
• Identify additional opportunities across battery storage, EV charging and ongoing operation and maintenance services.
• Take ownership of site health and safety, including CDM 2015 responsibilities, RAMS reviews and site inspections.
• Manage commissioning, quality assurance and the completion of project handover documentation.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and provide regular progress updates throughout delivery.

Skills

PV design

PV installation

DNO applications

UK planning

Budget management

Client facing

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Tools

PV*SOL

OpenSolar

Job description

Valoris Group is recruiting a Technical Design & Project Manager to oversee the delivery of commercial solar PV installations across the UK. The role combines project delivery, technical design review, commercial management and client engagement, managing multiple projects from feasibility through to handover.

You will handle DNO processes (G98/99/100), planning requirements, subcontractors, budgets and safety, while supporting the sales team with site surveys and budgets.