Solar PV Technical Manager

Sustainable Energy Services (UK) Ltd; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Enhanced pension

Healthcare plan

Enhanced Maternity Pay

CPD support

Job summary

Sustainable Building Services (SBS) is seeking a Solar PV Technical Manager to lead the technical delivery of Solar PV projects across our renewable energy division, ensuring installations are safe, efficient and high quality.

Reporting to the Clean Heat Operations Manager, you will coordinate with project teams, engineers, customers and supply chain partners, ensuring compliance with PAS 2030/2035 and MCS standards and delivering excellent results.

Qualifications

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

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

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

DNO applications

MCS compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3

AM2

18th Edition

Full UK Driving Licence

City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent

Job description

Solar PV Technical Manager

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.

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.

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.

Location: Skelmersdale – Travel to site expected

Salary: Circa £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!

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to recruiting the best person for this post. We will ensure fair and equal opportunities for all potential and existing employees. This relates to Gender, Marital status, Family status, Age, Race, Sexual orientation, and religious belief.