Solar Technical Manager

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is assisting a Dublin-based company in recruiting a Solar Technical Manager to lead the new residential solar division. You will establish technical standards, systems and processes while guiding a team of specialists to deliver high-quality PV projects across Ireland.

The role requires hands-on experience in solar projects, strong knowledge of Irish regulations, and the ability to drive engineering excellence at scale in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering solar projects in Ireland
• Strong knowledge of residential and commercial PV systems
• Experience leading technical teams
• Experience reviewing and approving PV designs
• Strong knowledge of Irish electrical regulations
• Experience with battery storage systems
• Experience working with installers and electricians
• Full clean Irish driving licence

Responsibilities

• Technical Lead carrying out residential solar site surveys
• Assessing roof suitability, orientation, shading and structural considerations
• Reviewing electrical infrastructure and installation constraints
• Validating PV system sizing, panel layouts, inverter selection and battery storage configurations
• Providing technical guidance to installers
• Developing installation standards and quality assurance processes
• Ensuring compliance with Irish regulations and industry standards
• Supporting the growth of the new solar division
• Work with suppliers on technical product evaluations

Skills

Residential PV systems

Technical leadership

PV design reviews

Irish electrical regulations

Battery storage knowledge

Installer collaboration

Full driving licence

Job description

We have a new opening with a long-time established company based in Dublin who have created a new residential solar division delivering high-quality residential and commercial solar PV solutions across Ireland. With a strong reputation for customer service, technical excellence, and sustainable energy solutions, they are continuing to expand their operations to meet growing market demand.

We are seeking an experienced Solar Technical Manager to provide technical leadership across our solar operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest engineering standards.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for the company's new residential solar division, helping to establish the technical standards, systems and processes as the business scales.

Main responsibilities include:

• Technical Lead carrying out residential solar site surveys.
• Assessing roof suitability, orientation, shading and structural considerations.
• Reviewing electrical infrastructure and installation constraints.
• Validating PV system sizing, panel layouts, inverter selection and battery storage configurations.
• Providing technical guidance to installers.
• Developing installation standards and quality assurance processes.
• Ensuring compliance with Irish regulations and industry standards.
• Supporting the growth of the new solar division
• Work with suppliers on technical product evaluations.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced renewable energy professional with significant hands-on experience delivering solar projects in Ireland.

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the solar industry
• Strong technical knowledge of residential and commercial PV systems.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Experience reviewing and approving PV designs.
• Strong knowledge of Irish electrical regulations.
• Experience with battery storage systems.
• Experience working with installers and electricians.
• Full clean Irish driving licence.

What This Role Offers

• Join one of Ireland's growing renewable energy businesses.
• Play a key role in shaping technical excellence.
• Work with cutting-edge renewable technologies.
• Lead a talented and ambitious technical team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to grow your career quickly within a dynamic and expanding business.
• Be part of Ireland's transition to a low-carbon future.