Solar Project Manager

Birchwell Digital; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of projects

Career progression

Growth pipeline

Influence standards

Job summary

Birchwell Associates is seeking a Solar Project Manager to lead solar PV projects from planning and mobilisation through installation and handover across the South West England. You will coordinate clients, designers, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver safely, on time and to a high technical standard.

This permanent role offers ownership of projects from planning through handover, with opportunities to influence delivery standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing solar, electrical, construction or renewable-energy projects.
• Knowledge of project planning, site delivery and subcontractor coordination.
• Familiarity with solar PV systems and related electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Manage solar projects from planning and mobilisation through installation and handover.
• Coordinate programmes, labour, subcontractors, suppliers and site logistics.
• Track budgets, progress, risks, variations and delivery milestones.
• Maintain high health and safety, quality and technical compliance.
• Provide clear communication to clients, internal teams and stakeholders.
• Complete project documentation, commissioning coordination and handover packs.

Skills

Project planning

Client coordination

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Solar Project Manager

Manage solar projects from planning and mobilisation through installation, commissioning and final handover across South West England.

South West England Up to £60,000 Permanent Solar Project Delivery

Role overview

• LocationSouth West England
• SalaryUp to £60,000
• TypePermanent
• SectorSolar Project Delivery
• ReferenceBW-SPM-001

The opportunity

Birchwell Associates is supporting a growing renewable energy business in the search for a Solar Project Manager. This role will take responsibility for delivering solar PV projects safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.

You will coordinate clients, designers, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers from pre-construction through installation, commissioning and handover.

What you will be doing

• Manage solar projects from planning and mobilisation through installation and handover.
• Coordinate programmes, labour, subcontractors, suppliers and site logistics.
• Track budgets, progress, risks, variations and delivery milestones.
• Maintain strong standards of health and safety, quality and technical compliance.
• Provide clear communication to clients, internal teams and project stakeholders.
• Complete project documentation, commissioning coordination and final handover packs.

What we are looking for

• Commercial experience managing solar, electrical, construction or renewable-energy projects.
• Strong understanding of project planning, site delivery and subcontractor coordination.
• Knowledge of solar PV systems and associated electrical installation work.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes, risks and client expectations.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across South West England.

What is on offer

• Salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience.
• Ownership of solar projects across planning, installation and handover.
• A growing renewable-energy project pipeline across South West England.
• The opportunity to influence delivery standards, processes and supplier performance.
• Long-term progression within a scaling clean-energy business.