Lead Solar Installer - Commercial Solar PV

MDE Consultants Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel package

Staying away package

Job summary

MDE Consultants Ltd seeks an experienced Lead Solar Installer to head mechanical installation teams on commercial PV projects nationwide. The role centers on installing rooftop and ground-mounted systems, coordinating daily site activities, and delivering work from project drawings.

You will mentor fitters, ensure RAMS and health & safety compliance, and travel nationwide with staying away as required. A CSCS card, driving licence, and prior rooftop PV experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Commercial Solar PV installation experience.
• 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

Team leadership

Solar PV installation

PV mounting systems

Rooftop PV

Roofing knowledge

Education

CSCS Card

SSSTS/SMSTS

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