Technical Design & Project Manager Commercial Solar PV
Job in
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-17
Listing for:
Valoris Group Limited
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
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Energy/Power Generation
Renewable Energy, Energy Management/ Efficiency, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
- 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 Open Solar 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.
- 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.
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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