Solar and Electrical Project Manager

Location: Home and field based, within approximately one hour of Ringwood Salary: £60,000 basic + electric company car + up to 10% company bonus dependent on company performance Benefits: 25 days' holiday, pension, private healthcare, free parking and EV charging, plus regular company social events including partners Aspire Jobs are recruiting exclusively for a fast-growing business within the construction and electrical sector, working across commercial and domestic markets. They are now looking for an experienced Solar and Electrical Project Manager to take ownership of and grow the relationships within the solar and electrical division. This is a hands-on role combining technical understanding, project oversight and client management. You'll work alongside the company's central Business Development Manager, who will generate opportunities for the division. Just as importantly, once the work is won, you'll stay involved. You'll work closely with clients, installers, subcontractors, suppliers and the Technical Director to ensure projects are properly quoted, organised and delivered, with the customer kept informed throughout. This isn't a desk-based role. You'll be out meeting clients, visiting sites and working alongside the people delivering the projects. Ideally, you'll already have experience within the solar and electrical industry and enough technical knowledge to understand how a solar PV system comes together. You'll need to be comfortable using manufacturer-specific software to understand PV systems. Previous experience of the exact software isn't essential as this can be learned, but you'll need a good grounding in solar and/or electrical systems. You'll also need to:

• Have previous solar, renewables or closely related electrical experience
• Have a good technical understanding of solar PV and/or electrical systems
• Be commercially aware and comfortable building strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Have strong organisational and project management skills
• Be comfortable coordinating subcontract labour and working closely with installers
• Be prepared to visit sites and remain involved throughout project delivery
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements
• Have a strong focus on customer service and reputation
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Be able to obtain the required security clearance

The role

You'll take responsibility for projects within the solar and electrical business unit from order through to successful project delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining relationships with existing commercial and residential clients
• Working alongside the central BDM to develop incoming opportunities
• Identifying additional opportunities and helping build the solar pipeline
• Attending client meetings and site visits
• Using manufacturer-specific software to design solar PV systems and prepare quotations
• Overseeing solar PV projects from design and procurement through to installation and commissioning
• Coordinating materials, subcontract labour and installers
• Working closely with administration to ensure MCS and other reporting requirements are met
• Keeping clients updated throughout their projects and resolving any issues
• Ensuring relevant health & safety and regulatory requirements are met
• Identifying potential risks or delays and dealing with them before they become problems
• Keeping up to date with developments within the solar market
• This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more ownership than a traditional solar or electrical role. You'll have the freedom to help shape and grow the division, while having the technical, administrative, business development and financial support of an established company behind you. If you're commercially minded, technically credible and like being involved right through to seeing a successful installation completed, we'd like to hear from you