Solar Project Manager

Securitas UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking a self-driven Solar Project Manager to oversee the office-based management and coordination of solar and battery storage installations.

You will manage multiple projects from scheduling through to completion, coordinate installers, liaise with customers, and ensure regulatory requirements and high service levels are met.

Qualifications

• Experience managing renewable energy installations or similar projects.
• Experience in project management, operations or coordination with multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Experience leading or supporting a team is advantageous.
• PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day installation diary, including booking, scheduling and changes.
• Liaise with customers and installers to provide regular progress updates.
• Organise equipment and kit lists for each installation.
• Oversee progress of installations to ensure on-time completion and high standards.
• Manage installation escalations and regulatory/compliance paperwork.
• Lead and support the Project Coordinator team to prioritise work and improve delivery efficiency.
• Take inbound calls and handle general enquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and project delivery efficiency.

Skills

Project coordination

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

PRINCE2/PMP or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

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You will be responsible for managing and coordinating the resources, equipment and people required to deliver multiple solar and battery storage installations at any one time. You will ensure projects remain on schedule, regulatory requirements are met, and customers receive a consistently high level of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day installation diary, including booking, scheduling and making changes as required.
• Liaise with customers throughout the installation process, providing regular updates and ensuring they are kept informed.
• Organise equipment and kit lists for each installation, ensuring installers have everything they need to complete the work.
• Oversee the day-to-day progress of installations, liaising with installers and customers to ensure projects are completed on time and to an exceptional standard.
• Manage installation escalations, identifying solutions quickly and keeping customers informed throughout.
• Complete all necessary regulatory and compliance paperwork following installation.
• Manage and coordinate installers' diaries, ensuring resources are planned and allocated effectively.
• Lead and support the Project Coordinator team, ensuring work is prioritised and completed efficiently.
• Take inbound calls and deal with general enquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase the efficiency of project delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with company procedures, regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and able to take ownership.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience project managing renewable energy products or installations.
• Experience working in a similar project management, operations or coordination role.The ability to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• The confidence to handle customer and installation escalations calmly and professionally.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership, while also working effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for renewable energy and sustainable technology.
• Experience managing or supporting a team would be advantageous.
• PRINCE2, PMP or an equivalent project management qualification is desirable but not essential.

Do you have experience project managing renewable energy installations?

Do you thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and you have plenty of autonomy?

If so, this could be the role for you!

We are looking for a self-driven and highly organised Solar Project Manager to oversee the office-based management and coordination of our solar and battery storage installations.

The successful candidate will be confident managing multiple projects simultaneously, comfortable handling conflicting priorities and passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience. You will play a key role in ensuring our installations run smoothly from scheduling through to completion, while building strong relationships with customers, installers and colleagues.