Divisional Manager – Solar PV

Mitchell Maguire; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Construction Sales Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Divisional Manager – Solar PV to launch and lead a new division. The role requires management experience in the Solar PV sector and excellent leadership skills to ensure successful project execution. Candidates should have a strong technical understanding of solar systems and ideally be fully qualified electricians. This position offers competitive remuneration and benefits including a company vehicle and pension.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension

22 days annual leave

IT suite

Qualifications

• Must have management level experience within the Solar PV market sector.
• Sound technical understanding of commercial and industrial solar PV systems.
• Ideally fully qualified electrician.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead a new Solar PV Division.
• Manage PV delivery from design through to execution.
• Oversee Contract/Project delivery team to successfully deliver all PV projects.

Skills

Management level experience in Solar PV

Technical understanding of solar PV systems

Excellent leadership skills

IT literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Fully qualified electrician

Job description

Overview

Divisional Manager – Solar PV. Job Title: Divisional Manager – Solar PV. Location: National (London, Bristol, Merseyside, Newcastle or Glasgow commutable). Area to be covered: National.

Remuneration: £60,000 - £80,000 + bonus. Benefits: Company vehicle or car allowance, pension, 3x death in service, 22 days annual leave, IT suite.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead a new Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Division, building and shaping it from the ground up with full support from an established organisation.
• Manage PV delivery from design through to execution.
• Support the costing and delivery of projects to achieve targeted margins.
• Work closely with the Sales Director to develop a commercial route to market.
• Assist Surveyors in the estimating and surveying process.
• Attend and contribute to weekly contracts meetings; contribute to cost analysis of projects.
• Coordinate daily activities with internal contract staff to ensure visibility of site visits and work undertaken.
• Oversee Contract/Project delivery team to successfully deliver all PV projects.
• Ensure compliance with all SHEQ policies and procedures.

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

• Must have management level experience within the Solar PV market sector.
• Sound technical understanding of commercial and industrial solar PV systems, including design principles, costings, components, and grid integration.
• Ideally fully qualified electrician.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, NEC, BS EN).
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build and develop the department.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office).

Company & Job Details

• Company: Mitchell Maguire (Construction Sales Recruitment Consultancy).
• Location: National scope with commutable considerations to London, Bristol, Merseyside, Newcastle or Glasgow.
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time
• Posted: Sep 19th 2025
• Closes: Oct 20th 2025