Solar PV Technical Manager

Sustainable Building Services; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or £5,500 car allowance

Enhanced pension contributions

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced maternity pay

CPD support

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sustainable Building Services (SBS) is seeking an experienced Solar PV Technical Manager to lead the technical delivery of Solar PV projects across the UK. You will ensure safe, efficient installations and high-quality standards while coordinating with project teams and supply chain partners.

The role reports to the Clean Heat Operations Manager and requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and a track record in domestic Solar PV installations. Travel to sites is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrician with NVQ Level 3, AM2 and 18th Edition.
• Solar PV Battery qualification is required.
• Level 3 Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) qualification (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Desirable: 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 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

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Electrical installation

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

AM2

18th Edition

Solar PV Battery qualification

Level 3 Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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)
• Solar PV Battery qualification
• Level 3 Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) qualification (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• 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
• Company Car or £5,500 Car Allowance
• 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.