Solar PV Technical Manager

sustainable building services (UK) Ltd; Parbold; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or Company Car

25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD support

Job summary

Sustainable Building Services is seeking a Solar PV Technical Manager to lead the technical delivery of Solar PV projects across the UK, ensuring safety, quality and compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive Solar PV and Battery Storage experience, and a commitment to decarbonisation within retrofit projects. Based in Skelmersdale with site travel, offering a competitive £55,000 salary plus car allowance and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrician with NVQ Level 3, AM2 and 18th Edition.
• Level 3 Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Testing & Inspection qualification (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the end-to-end installation process for Solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
• Act as the main technical point of contact for customers throughout project delivery.
• Lead and manage employed installation teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Coordinate project programmes with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Manage material procurement and supplier relationships.
• Attend site during key installation phases and oversee commissioning.
• Ensure full compliance with MCS requirements and Health & Safety legislation.
• Produce technical handover documentation.
• Act as Sustainable Building Services' designated MCS Technical Person.

Skills

Solar PV

Battery Storage

Project management

Leadership

DNO experience

MCS compliance

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

AM2

18th Edition

Level 3 Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

City & Guilds 2391

Job description

£55000 - £55000 Per Annum £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + £5,500 Car Allowance or Company Car

Solar PV Technical Manager

Location: Skelmersdale – Travel to site expected
Salary: £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + £5,500 Car Allowance or Company Car
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm | Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (1-hour lunch)
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays, Enhanced pension contributions, Employer paid Healthcare Cash Plan, Enhanced Maternity Pay, Employee Assistance Programme and support for CPD!

At Sustainable Building Services (SBS), we are transforming homes, communities and lives through large-scale retrofit and decarbonisation projects across the UK.

As a multi-award-winning, purpose-led main contractor, we deliver energy efficiency and low-carbon solutions at scale across social housing and domestic markets.

From Solar PV and battery storage to whole house retrofit, we're committed to improving energy security, tackling fuel poverty and supporting the UK's journey to Net Zero.

We take responsibility for every stage of the retrofit journey, delivering compliant, high-quality solutions to PAS 2030, PAS 2035 and MCS standards.

We're looking for an experienced Solar PV Technical Manager to lead the technical delivery of our Solar PV projects and help support the continued growth of our renewable energy division.

Reporting to the Clean Heat Operations Manager, you'll provide technical leadership across our Solar PV projects, ensuring installations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll work closely with project teams, installation engineers, customers and supply chain partners to deliver outstanding results while maintaining full compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the end-to-end installation process for Solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
• Act as the main technical point of contact for customers throughout project delivery.
• Lead and manage employed installation teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Coordinate project programmes with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Manage material procurement and supplier relationships.
• Attend site during key installation phases and oversee commissioning.
• Ensure full compliance with MCS requirements and Health & Safety legislation.
• Produce technical handover documentation.
• Act as Sustainable Building Services' designated MCS Technical Person.

You’ll be a motivated technical leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems and delivering quality renewable energy installations.

Essential Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3, AM2 and 18th Edition)
• Level 3 Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) qualification (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Testing & Inspection qualification (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent).

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical knowledge of Solar PV and Battery Storage systems.
• Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• At least three years' experience within the electrical industry.
• A minimum of two years' experience delivering domestic Solar PV installations.
• Proven project and team management experience.
• Experience with DNO applications, commissioning and MCS compliance.

Why Join Sustainable Building Services?

When you join SBS, you’ll become part of one of the UK's leading retrofit and decarbonisation contractors, delivering projects that make a genuine difference to thousands of households every year.

We offer:

• Competitive salary of £55,000
• The opportunity to work on high-profile renewable energy and retrofit projects across the UK.
• Career development within a rapidly growing, award-winning business.
• A collaborative, supportive team culture focused on innovation, quality and continuous improvement.
• The chance to play a key role in helping the UK meet its decarbonisation and Net Zero ambitions.

If you're an experienced Solar PV professional looking to take the next step in your career with one of the UK's leading retrofit specialists, we'd love to hear from you.