Solar Development Lead - Nationwide Project Delivery

Harri.com; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited (MABLR) seeks a Solar Development Manager to deliver the annual nationwide PV rollout on a 2-year fixed term. You will manage budgets, safety and quality, reporting to the Director of Building and Kitchen Development, with travel across sites nationwide.

The role requires coordinating with external consultants, contractors and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost control while driving continuous improvement in solar installation

Qualifications

• Proven record of managing and leading a multi-project delivery team at high pace.
• Working knowledge of construction processes and procedures.
• Clear and concise communication skills for nationwide project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Secure all legal and statutory permissions before executing any development work.
• Direct health, safety and welfare matters for the solar installation programme.
• Develop the annual Solar capital expenditure budget and programme with external consultants.
• Assess ancillary works (roof structure, scaffold, tree works) for cost impact with site surveys.
• Brief projects on timeline and prepare standard documentation for the Property Director.
• Provide data on installations to Property Cost and Finance teams and Sustainability Finance Manager.
• Ensure contract adherence with Solar installation companies and seek improvements.
• Lead external consultants, suppliers and contractors to meet company processes.
• Secure approval for circa 150 solar schemes per annum in line with company needs.
• Deliver Solar Investment Plan within budget, quality and programme for the Group.
• Communicate project schedules to Operational Teams and Marketing/Comms teams.
• Maintain an integrated plan aligning the Solar Programme with planned capital projects.
• Identify best practices for monitoring solar performance at site level.

Job description

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited (MABLR) seeks a Solar Development Manager to deliver the annual nationwide PV rollout on a 2-year fixed term. You will manage budgets, safety and quality, reporting to the Director of Building and Kitchen Development, with travel across sites nationwide.

The role requires coordinating with external consultants, contractors and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost control while driving continuous improvement in solar installation