Commercial Solar Project Manager

Location:
Northern Region (Field Based)

Salary: £50,000 + up to 10% bonus + company car allowance (£6,900)

Are you an experienced Commercial Solar Project Manager looking to take ownership of major renewable energy projects and play a key role in supporting the UK's transition to net zero?

We are seeking an experienced Solar Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of commercial solar PV installations across the UK, managing projects from contract award through to commissioning and client handover.

This is a key role within our Operations team, responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will manage multiple commercial solar PV projects, including rooftop, ground-mounted, and solar carport installations. Working closely with clients, subcontractors, internal teams, and Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), you will oversee the full project lifecycle and ensure successful delivery.

• Managing end-to-end delivery of commercial solar PV projects from mobilisation through to handover
• Managing projects with values up to £1m across multiple sites
• Coordinating design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and client handover activities
• Developing and maintaining project programmes and monitoring progress against key milestones
• Managing budgets, variations, forecasting, and project performance
• Leading subcontractors, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, RAMS, HSE requirements, and quality standards
• Supporting DNO applications, grid connection processes (G98/G99), testing, and energisation
• Building strong relationships with customers and providing regular project updates

The successful candidate will have:

• 3-5+ years' experience managing commercial solar PV, electrical, or renewable energy projects
• Strong knowledge of commercial solar PV systems and industry standards
• Experience delivering multiple projects simultaneously within a construction or renewable energy environment
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Understanding of UK DNO processes, including G98/G99 requirements
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets
• Excellent planning, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and project management software
• Full UK driving licence

• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate
• 18th Edition Electrical Qualification
• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Experience delivering Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Knowledge of renewable energy legislation and industry standards

• Bonus:
  Up to 10%
• Death in Service: 4x salary
• Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee contribution
• Working hours:
  
  42.5 hours per week

Stage 1:
Technical interview

Stage 2:
Competency interview