Technical Design & Project Manager - Commercial Solar PV

Valoris Group; South Cambridgeshire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Hybrid work

Annual leave 22–25 days

Pension scheme

Illness & life cover

Employee assistance

Benefits platform

Training & development

Football tournament

Job summary

Valoris Group is recruiting a Technical Design & Project Manager to oversee the delivery of commercial solar PV installations across the UK. The role combines project delivery, technical design review, commercial management and client engagement, managing multiple projects from feasibility through to handover.

You will handle DNO processes (G98/99/100), planning requirements, subcontractors, budgets and safety, while supporting the sales team with site surveys and budgets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering commercial solar PV installations in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of PV design, installation and commissioning.
• Experience with DNO applications (G98, G99, G100).
• Understanding of UK planning requirements for commercial solar installations.
• Familiarity with PV design and proposal software such as PV*SOL, OpenSolar.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial solar PV installations from pre-construction through to completion.
• Coordinate project programmes, installation teams, subcontractors, procurement and site activity.
• Control project budgets, variations, costs and margins.
• Define technical design requirements, including system sizing, layout, product selection, access and structural considerations.
• Review PV designs and yield models to ensure buildability, performance and compliance.
• Ensure installations comply with BS 7671 and the IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
• Manage the complete DNO process, including G98, G99 and G100 applications, offers, witness testing and final notifications.
• Oversee permitted development assessments, planning applications and planning conditions.
• Coordinate structural engineers, planning consultants and other technical specialists.
• Ensure projects meet insurer, funder and warranty requirements, including RC62 roof-mounted PV fire safety guidance.
• Support the sales team with site surveys, technical feasibility, budget pricing, proposals and tenders.
• Identify additional opportunities across battery storage, EV charging and ongoing operation and maintenance services.
• Take ownership of site health and safety, including CDM 2015 responsibilities, RAMS reviews and site inspections.
• Manage commissioning, quality assurance and the completion of project handover documentation.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and provide regular progress updates throughout delivery.

Skills

PV design

PV installation

DNO applications

UK planning

Budget management

Client facing

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Tools

PV*SOL

OpenSolar

Job description

Technical Design & Project Manager - Commercial Solar PV

Location: Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Working arrangement: Hybrid, with 1-2 days per week in the office plus site travel
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, plus company bonus
Job type: Permanent, full-time

The Opportunity

Valoris Group is recruiting on behalf of an established international energy services business seeking an experienced Technical Design & Project Manager to oversee the delivery of commercial solar PV installations across the UK.

This is a varied position combining project delivery, technical design review, commercial management and client engagement. You will manage multiple projects from initial feasibility and design through to installation, commissioning and handover.

The role would suit an experienced Commercial Solar Project Manager who understands the full lifecycle of a PV installation and is confident managing DNO applications, planning requirements, subcontractors, budgets and technical compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial solar PV installations from pre-construction through to completion.
• Coordinate project programmes, installation teams, subcontractors, procurement and site activity.
• Control project budgets, variations, costs and margins.
• Define technical design requirements, including system sizing, layout, product selection, access and structural considerations.
• Review PV designs and yield models to ensure buildability, performance and compliance.
• Ensure installations comply with BS 7671 and the IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
• Manage the complete DNO process, including G98, G99 and G100 applications, offers, witness testing and final notifications.
• Oversee permitted development assessments, planning applications and planning conditions.
• Coordinate structural engineers, planning consultants and other technical specialists.
• Ensure projects meet insurer, funder and warranty requirements, including RC62 roof-mounted PV fire safety guidance.
• Support the sales team with site surveys, technical feasibility, budget pricing, proposals and tenders.
• Identify additional opportunities across battery storage, EV charging and ongoing operation and maintenance services.
• Take ownership of site health and safety, including CDM 2015 responsibilities, RAMS reviews and site inspections.
• Manage commissioning, quality assurance and the completion of project handover documentation.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and provide regular progress updates throughout delivery.

Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering commercial solar PV installations within the UK.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial PV design, installation and commissioning.
• Practical experience managing DNO applications, including G98, G99 and G100.
• Good understanding of UK planning requirements for commercial solar installations.
• Familiarity with PV design and proposal software such as PV*SOL, OpenSolar or similar.
• Experience using project management systems and maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Understanding of insurance, warranty and fire safety requirements affecting solar product selection and installation.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget, variation and margin management.
• Confident client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Package and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working across the Duxford office, home and project sites.
• 22 days' annual leave, increasing by one day for each completed year of service up to 25 days, plus bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Critical illness and group life cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to attend an annual company football tournament in Europe with minimal employee contribution.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing international organisation, taking ownership of technically challenging commercial solar projects while helping clients reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.