Senior Solar Design & Project Manager (C&I)

The Green Recruitment Company; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking an experienced professional to manage a portfolio of commercial solar PV installations in the UK. You will oversee installation teams, subcontractors, procurement, budgets and margins, and ensure buildability and compliance with BS 7671 and the IET PV Code of Practice.

You will drive end-to-end DNO applications, planning activities, and warranty considerations, while supporting sales with technical input and tenders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering commercial solar PV installations in the UK.
• Hands-on experience with DNO applications and UK planning requirements.
• Familiarity with PV design/proposal software (PV*SOL, OpenSolar or similar) and project management tools.
• Understanding of insurance and warranty considerations affecting product choice and installation.
• Strong commercial and client-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of solar PV installations: programmes, installation teams and subcontractors, procurement, budgets and margins.
• Specifying design requirements and reviewing designs for buildability and compliance (BS 7671, IET PV Code of Practice).
• Running the DNO process end-to-end: applications, offers, testing, and notifications.
• Managing planning workstreams: development checks, planning applications and conditions.
• Ensuring projects meet insurer, funder and warranty requirements; supporting sales with site surveys and proposals.
• Owning site health & safety and quality: RAMS, site inspections, and handover packs.

Skills

Commercial solar PV

DNO applications

UK planning knowledge

PV design software

Project management tools

Client-facing skills

Driving licence

Tools

PV*SOL

OpenSolar

Job description

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking an experienced professional to manage a portfolio of commercial solar PV installations in the UK. You will oversee installation teams, subcontractors, procurement, budgets and margins, and ensure buildability and compliance with BS 7671 and the IET PV Code of Practice.

You will drive end-to-end DNO applications, planning activities, and warranty considerations, while supporting sales with technical input and tenders.