Solar Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced project manager to oversee commercial solar PV and battery storage projects. The role includes managing site teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating installation works. Candidates should have over 3 years of relevant experience and strong skills in stakeholder management and project planning. This position offers a performance-based bonus, career development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Career development opportunities

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing commercial solar PV and/or BESS projects.
• Technical understanding of solar and battery storage installations.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers across multiple projects.
• Coordinate civil, electrical, and battery storage installation works.
• Monitor project performance, risks, and costs.

Skills

Strong HSEQ knowledge

Excellent communication

Project planning

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

PV*Sol

SolarEdge Designer

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

Our client is an established UK renewable energy company delivering commercial-scale solar PV and battery storage projects. They have a strong pipeline of projects and work with major commercial clients across the country.

You'll manage multiple commercial solar and BESS projects from design handover through to commissioning, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers across multiple commercial projects
• Coordinate civil, electrical, and battery storage installation works
• Work with DNOs and technical consultants to ensure regulatory compliance
• Complete DNO applications, MCS certification, and project documentation
• Maintain HSEQ standards in line with CDM regulations
• Monitor project performance, risks, and costs
• Support contract negotiations and procurement for BESS components

Experience:

• 3+ years managing commercial solar PV and/or BESS projects
• Technical understanding of solar and battery storage installations
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors
• Knowledge of DNO processes (G98/G99) and MCS standards

Skills:

• Strong HSEQ knowledge and CDM 2015 compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Project planning and reporting skills

• Background in EPC, electrical contracting, or renewable energy consultancy
• Experience with project planning software (MS Project, Primavera)
• Proficiency in PV design software (PV*Sol, SolarEdge Designer)

What's On Offer

• Performance-based bonus
• Career development opportunities within a growing company
• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package including ongoing training

This is a hands-on role suitable for an experienced project manager looking to work on large-scale renewable energy projects with a well-established company.