Lead Solar Installer - Commercial Solar PV

MDE Consultants Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MDE Consultants Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Solar Installer to lead mechanical installation teams on commercial rooftop PV projects nationwide. You will manage on-site activities, review drawings, and ensure quality and safety standards across sites.

Requirements include 3+ years of commercial Solar PV installation, proven team leadership, CSCS card, full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel or stay away. SMSTS/SSSTS qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Commercial Solar PV installation experience.
• Previous experience leading installation teams.
• Strong knowledge of PV mounting systems.
• Commercial rooftop Solar PV experience preferred.
• Roofing/steelwork knowledge.
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Happy with nationwide travel and staying away.
• SSSTS/SMSTS and Working at Height qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Solar PV mechanical installation teams.
• Install roof-mounted and ground-mounted PV systems.
• Coordinate daily site activities and allocate work.
• Work from project drawings and installation plans.
• Oversee mounting systems, rails and associated components.
• Carry out installation QA and rectify defects.
• Mentor Solar PV Fitters.
• Maintain RAMS and H&S compliance.

Skills

Solar PV installation

Team leadership

Site coordination

Roofing/steelwork knowledge

CSCS Card

Driving licence

H&S compliance

RAMS

Education

SSSTS

SMSTS

Working at Height

Job description

Lead Solar Installer - Commercial Solar PV

Location: UK Wide - Site Based, with nationwide travel and regular staying away

Salary: £45,000 + Travel / Staying Away Package

Position: Full Time

We are looking for an experienced Lead Mechanical Fitter with a strong Commercial Solar PV installation background to lead mechanical installation teams across projects nationwide.

The role will focus on the mechanical installation of commercial Solar PV systems, particularly rooftop installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Solar PV mechanical installation teams
• Install roof-mounted and ground-mounted PV systems
• Coordinate daily site activities and allocate work
• Work from project drawings and installation plans
• Oversee mounting systems, rails and associated components
• Carry out installation QA and rectify defects
• Mentor Solar PV Fitters
• Maintain RAMS and H&S compliance

Requirements

• 3+ years Commercial Solar PV installation experience
• Previous experience leading installation teams
• Strong knowledge of PV mounting systems
• Commercial rooftop Solar PV experience preferred
• Roofing / steelwork knowledge
• CSCS Card
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Happy with nationwide travel and staying away
• SSSTS, SMSTS and Working at Height qualifications are advantageous