Solar Project Manager (Electrical)

Impact Energy Partners; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded accommodation

Expenses for travel and away-work

Career progression in renewable energy

Autonomy to manage projects

Job summary

Impact Energy Partners in Kent seeks a Solar Project Manager (Electrical) to lead delivery of commercial and industrial solar PV and electrical installation projects across the UK.

This hands-on role combines electrical expertise with project and site management responsibilities, overseeing from installation through testing, commissioning and handover to ensure safe, on-time, high-standard delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering commercial and industrial electrical PV installation projects.
• Experience testing, commissioning and certifying electrical installations.
• Proven experience managing site teams, subcontractors and multiple workstreams.
• Experience preparing RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and health & safety documentation.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical installation teams across commercial and industrial projects.
• Manage the delivery of Solar PV, electrical infrastructure, battery storage and EV charging projects.
• Oversee containment, switchgear, cabling, power distribution and associated electrical works.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials and equipment to meet project deadlines.
• Manage testing, inspection, commissioning and certification activities.
• Prepare and manage RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and project documentation.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and health & safety briefings
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, quality, commercial performance and compliance.
• Manage project handovers and completion documentation.

Skills

Project management

Electrical installation

Communication

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installation Qualification

AM2 Qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Inspection & Testing (2391/2394/2395)

ECS/CSCS Card

SMSTS or SSSTS

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Title: Solar Project Manager (Electrical)

Location: Kent

Role Type: Permanent

Project Types: Commercial & Industrial Solar PV

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Solar Project Manager (Electrical) to lead the delivery of commercial and industrial solar PV and electrical installation projects across the UK.

This is a hands-on role combining electrical expertise with project and site management responsibilities. You will oversee projects from installation through to testing, commissioning and handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical installation teams across commercial and industrial projects.
• Manage the delivery of Solar PV, electrical infrastructure, battery storage and EV charging projects.
• Oversee containment, switchgear, cabling, power distribution and associated electrical works.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials and equipment to meet project deadlines.
• Manage testing, inspection, commissioning and certification activities.
• Prepare and manage RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and project documentation.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and health & safety briefings
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, quality, commercial performance and compliance.
• Manage project handovers and completion documentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering commercial and industrial electrical PV installation projects.
• Experience testing, commissioning and certifying electrical installations.
• Proven experience managing site teams, subcontractors and multiple workstreams.
• Experience preparing RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and health & safety documentation.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical Installation Qualification.
• AM2 Qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Inspection & Testing (2391, 2394 and/or 2395).
• ECS/CSCS Card.
• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a growing renewable energy specialist delivering commercial and industrial projects.
• Varied project portfolio including Solar PV, BESS and EV infrastructure.
• Long-term career progression within the renewable energy sector.
• Company-funded accommodation and expenses when working away.
• Autonomy to manage projects from inception through to completion.

Please Note:

This role requires flexibility to travel throughout the UK and occasional overnight stays, typically 1-2 times per month. All approved accommodation and travel expenses are fully covered by the company.