Technical Commercial Manager - Solar PV

Elk Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Recruitment seeks a Solar PV Technical Commercial Manager to oversee the technical and commercial aspects of solar PV projects in West Cork. You will work closely with roofing teams to plan, coordinate and deliver projects efficiently, ensuring technical soundness and commercial viability on every job.

The role requires strong solar PV knowledge, practical construction experience and a collaborative, hands-on approach to project delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in solar PV, roofing, construction or related tech-commercial roles.
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems and mounting solutions.
• Knowledge of roofing systems, waterproofing interfaces and PV integration.
• Experience in estimating, procurement, tendering or commercial project management.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, site surveys and installation details.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Good health and safety awareness on construction sites.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical assessment, design coordination and delivery of solar PV projects.
• Coordinate with designers, engineers, electricians, suppliers and installation teams to resolve technical issues.
• Prepare and review estimates, quotations, cost plans and budgets for solar PV works.
• Review site surveys and identify access, structural and roof condition constraints.
• Ensure roofing works and PV installations are properly sequenced.
• Attend site meetings and carry out site visits as required.
• Support procurement and supplier negotiations for PV equipment and mounting systems.

Skills

Solar PV systems

Roofing coordination

Estimating

Cost control

Project management

Technical design

Procurement

Stakeholder liaison

Health & safety

Site visits

Education

Electrical engineering or building services related qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

Role: Technical Commercial Manager – Solar PV

Location: West Cork

Job Type: Permanent - Full time

Salary: Excellent Salary + package

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Solar PV Technical Commercial Manager to oversee the technical and commercial aspects of our clients solar PV projects, while working closely with their roofing teams to ensure projects are properly planned, coordinated and delivered efficiently.

This role will act as the key link between solar PV design, estimating, procurement, project delivery, customers and roofing operations. The successful candidate will ensure that solar PV installations are technically sound, commercially viable and practical to install, with particular attention to how solar works integrate with roofing activities.

The ideal candidate will combine strong solar PV technical knowledge with commercial awareness, practical construction experience and a collaborative, hands-on approach.

Overall Objective

The primary objective of the Solar PV Technical Commercial Manager is to ensure that every project is technically correct, commercially successful, safely delivered and practical to install.

• Early involvement: the manager must identify roofing and installation issues before the team arrives on site.
• Hands-on support: they must be willing to visit sites, speak directly with roofers and help resolve practical problems.
• Commercial and operational balance: they must protect project margins without compromising workmanship, roof integrity, safety or reasonable working conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Solar PV Technical Management

• Oversee the technical assessment, design coordination and delivery of solar PV projects.
• Review proposed PV layouts, system specifications, roof suitability and installation methodologies.
• Ensure solar PV designs are practical, safe and compatible with the existing roof structure and roofing systems.
• Identify technical risks and potential installation challenges before work commences on site.
• Coordinate with designers, engineers, electricians, suppliers and installation teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical, building, fire safety, structural and solar PV standards.
• Support the development of standard installation details, technical procedures and quality control processes.
• Review completed installations and address defects, technical queries and lessons learned.

Commercial Management

• Prepare and review estimates, quotations, cost plans and project budgets for solar PV works.
• Assess project profitability, material costs, labour requirements and installation productivity.
• Review subcontractor quotations and supplier pricing to ensure value for money.
• Identify and manage variations, additional works, scope changes and potential commercial risks.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and report on margins, cost overruns and opportunities for improvement.
• Support procurement and supplier negotiations for solar PV equipment, mounting systems and associated materials.
• Work with the sales team to ensure proposals are technically accurate, commercially competitive and deliverable.
• Assist with tender submissions, technical clarifications and customer presentations where required.
• Support roofers in identifying and escalating issues that may affect roof integrity, installation quality, safety or programme.
• Encourage open communication between roofing, electrical and solar installation teams.

Project Planning and Delivery

• Coordinate the technical and commercial elements of projects from initial survey through to completion.
• Review site surveys and identify access, structural, roof condition and installation constraints.
• Ensure roofing works and PV installations are properly sequenced.
• Monitor progress against programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Attend site meetings and carry out site visits as required.
• Resolve issues affecting project delivery and communicate risks to management at an early stage.
• Support project handover, commissioning coordination, documentation and customer sign-off.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience in solar PV, roofing, construction, building services or a related technical-commercial role.
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems, mounting solutions and the practical requirements of installation.
• Good knowledge of roofing systems, roof structures, waterproofing and the interface between PV installations and roof coverings.
• Experience in estimating, cost control, procurement, tendering or commercial project management.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, site surveys and installation details.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to make sound, practical decisions.
• Good understanding of construction site health and safety, particularly working at height.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills. o Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project profitability.

Personal Attributes

• Practical and hands‑on: comfortable engaging directly with site teams and understanding the realities of installation.
• Supportive and approachable: willing to help roofers resolve problems and provide guidance when needed.
• Commercially focused: able to balance quality, cost, programme and customer expectations.
• Technically competent: confident identifying risks and developing workable solutions.
• Collaborative: able to bring roofing, electrical, solar and commercial teams together.
• Proactive: able to anticipate problems and address them before they affect the project.
• Accountable: willing to take ownership of issues and follow them through to resolution.
• Organised: able to plan ahead, communicate clearly and maintain accurate project information.

Qualifications and Training

• A relevant qualification in electrical engineering, renewable energy, construction, roofing, building services or commercial project management is desirable.
• Relevant solar PV design, installation or technical training is advantageous.
• Health and safety training appropriate to construction site activities is expected.
• Additional training in project management, estimating, quantity surveying or commercial management would be beneficial.
• Relevant practical experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.