Technical Solar Manager

Eco Approach Ltd; Preston; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ECO Approach Ltd is seeking an experienced Technical Solar Manager to oversee the technical aspects of solar PV projects from design through installation and completion. This office-based role requires leadership of design, compliance with industry standards, and collaboration with design teams, suppliers and internal departments to deliver high-quality renewable energy solutions.

The successful candidate will supervise technical design, support surveyors and installers, and maintain rigorous

Formación

• Level 3 Award in the Installation and Commissioning of Solar PV Systems.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and Inspection & Testing qualification.
• Knowledge of MCS standards, PAS 2030/2035 (where applicable), and DNO G98/G99 requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the technical design of residential and commercial solar PV projects.
• Review and approve system designs, layouts, and technical specifications.
• Provide technical support to surveyors and installers.
• Ensure all projects comply with current regulations, MCS standards, DNO requirements and health and safety legislation.
• Liaise with DNOs, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Monitor project progress and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Support product selection and ensure equipment compatibility.
• Keep up to date with industry developments, technologies and legislation.
• Assist with training and mentoring technical staff where required.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and technical records.

Conocimientos

Level 3 PV Installation Award

18th Edition BS 7671

MCS / PAS 2030/2035 knowledge

PV system design experience

PV layouts & electrical schematics

PV modules/inverters/optimisers specs

Electrical design principles

Problem solving & reporting

MS Office proficiency

Full UK Driving Licence

Herramientas

PVSol

EasyPV

SolarEdge Designer

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT US

ECO Approach Ltd is a leading provider of property certification, compliance, andenergy efficiency services, specializing in gas heating, electrical installations, servicing, and repairs. We serve over 10,000 properties monthly across the UK, working with homeowners, landlords, estate agents, housing associations, and energy companies.

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and organisedTechnical Solar Managerto join our growing team. This is an office-based position responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of our solar PV projects from design through to installation and completion.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, support installation teams, ensure compliance with industry standards, and work closely with design, suppliers, and internal departments to deliver high-quality renewable energy solutions.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

• Managethe technical designof residential and commercial solar PV projects.
• Reviewand approve system designs, layouts, and technical specifications.
• Providetechnical support to surveyors, installers.
• Ensureall projectscomply withcurrent regulations, MCS standards, DNO requirements, and health and safety legislation.
• Liaisewith Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Monitorproject progress and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Supportproduct selection and ensure equipment compatibility.
• Keepup to date with industry developments, technologies, and legislation.
• Assistwith training and mentoring technical staff whererequired.
• Maintainaccurateproject documentation and technical records.

SKILLS/ QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Level 3 Award in the Installation and Commissioning of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and Inspection & Testing qualification (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of MCS standards, PAS 2030/2035 (where applicable), and DNO G98/G99 requirements.
• Experience designing residential, commercial and industrial Solar PV and battery storage systems, including site surveys, shading analysis, yield calculations and technical feasibility assessments.
• Proficient in producing system layouts, single-line diagrams and electrical schematics using solar design software (e.g. PVSol, EasyPV and SolarEdge Designer).
• Ability to specify PV modules, inverters, optimisers, mounting systems and associated electrical equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, Health & Safety requirements and industry best practice.
• Excellent problem-solving, technical reporting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK Driving Licence.