Solar Contracts Manager

Position: Solar Contracts Manager

Location: South West England - accepting candidates from Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset

Salary: 45,000 - 75,000 (DOE)

A fast-growing contractor within the solar and renewables sector is seeking to appoint a Solar Contracts Manager as part of their currently expanding contracts team. Backed by a 700m turnover group, with an excellent benefits package and clearly mapped progression routes, this is a genuine opportunity to get in early and build a long-term career as the business scales.

The business has achieved 142% growth over the past 12 months and has clear plans to grow from 17m turnover last year to 50m within the next three years. Following rapid expansion, the company continues to invest in its people, systems and delivery capability. You will join a strong technical site delivery team, working closely with the Installation Manager and Operations Director.

• Overseeing the installation and commissioning of solar PV systems within the new build housing sector
• Liaising daily with installers (both employed and sub-contracted), site managers, and clients
• Ensuring the ongoing quality and health & safety on site through toolbox talks, auditing works, and providing technical support
• Assisting with more complex installations from time to time
• Ensuring that projects are completed on time and reporting directly into the Operations Director.

• Strong background within the Solar PV installation sector is essential
• Open to Lead Electricians, Install Managers etc. looking for a step-up. Or fully-fledged Contracts Managers
• Experienced in new build housing solar projects preferred but not essential
• Essential qualifications including Electrical NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, and 2391 Inspection and Testing. Solar PV & Battery qualifications desirable
• NICEIC Qualified Supervisor experience desirable
• Based in the South-West and happy to travel across the region

• Salary: 45,000 to 75,000 (DOE)
• 25 to 30 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• 2 years death in service cover
• Critical illness cover
• Regular team and company wide social events
• Comprehensive in house and external training and development
• Access to Udemy and other training platforms
• Strong opportunities for career and personal growth with a clear progressive employer

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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