Solar Operations Manager

​I am working with a leading renewable company that delivers large-scale energy efficiency and renewable solutions across the UK, working across solar, LED and EV infrastructure to help organisations decarbonise in a commercially viable way.

As their solar portfolio expands rapidly, they’re now looking to bring in a strong operational leader to help scale delivery and shape how projects are executed end-to-end.

About the Role You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of our solar PV projects across the UK. Working closely with sales, finance, project delivery partners, internal teams, and clients, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and on budget.

This is a key role within our growing solar business, offering the opportunity to shape operational processes, improve delivery performance, and support our mission to eliminate energy waste and make Net Zero profitable.

What you’ll doOwn the operational delivery of solar PV projects from early-stage Heads of Terms signing through to commissioning and handover

Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and resources with the team to ensure successful delivery

Coordinate internal teams

Ensure compliance with H&S standards, CDM regulations, and industry best practice

Oversee the development of projects, site readiness, delivery programmes, and documentation

Act as the main escalation point for operational issues and client queries during delivery

Track and report on project performance, KPIs, and continuous improvement opportunities

Support the development and implementation of scalable processes as the solar portfolio grows, with an improvement mindset

Skills and Experience Requirements Proven experience managing solar PV operations or project delivery at scale

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different locations

Strong commercial awareness, including budget and cost control

Highly organised, solutions-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Experience working with subcontractor delivery models

Desirable

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Solid understanding of health & safety requirements within construction or renewables

Strong understanding of UK solar regulations, DNO processes, and grid connections

Relevant technical or project management qualification (desirable but not essential)
Discipline(s):
Renewable Energy, OEM and Engineering Job type:
Permanent