Field Mechanical Installation Manager – Solar PV

MDE Consultants Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Company pension

Training & progression

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

MDE Consultants Ltd are recruiting a Mechanical Installation Manager to lead commercial solar installation teams across England. The role is field-based, with responsibility for project delivery, installation quality, and safety compliance on multiple sites.

You will manage engineers, review designs, perform QA checks, mentor leads, and report progress to senior management. The package offers 50,000 to 60,000 GBP, a company van, pension, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years delivering commercial or industrial mechanical installations.
• Experience leading or supervising installation teams.
• Commercial Solar PV experience desirable.
• Strong QA, installation standards and CDM knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and engineers simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage Mechanical Installation Engineers across multiple projects.
• Carry out technical inspections and QA checks.
• Identify and report non-conformances.
• Mentor Lead Engineers and support team development.
• Ensure compliance with processes, health & safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Site Managers, Design Engineers and Planning teams.
• Review installation designs before works commence.
• Resolve on-site technical and installation issues.
• Produce reports and communicate progress to senior management.
• Promote a positive safety culture across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

QA Inspections

Health & Safety

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical)

Job description

MDE Consultants Ltd are recruiting a Mechanical Installation Manager to lead commercial solar installation teams across England. The role is field-based, with responsibility for project delivery, installation quality, and safety compliance on multiple sites.

You will manage engineers, review designs, perform QA checks, mentor leads, and report progress to senior management. The package offers 50,000 to 60,000 GBP, a company van, pension, and ongoing training.