Solar Project Manager

Solar Project Manager

Manage solar projects from planning and mobilisation through installation, commissioning and final handover across South West England.

South West England Up to £60,000 Permanent Solar Project Delivery

Role overview

• LocationSouth West England


• SalaryUp to £60,000


• TypePermanent


• SectorSolar Project Delivery


• ReferenceBW-SPM-001

The opportunity

Birchwell Associates is supporting a growing renewable energy business in the search for a Solar Project Manager. This role will take responsibility for delivering solar PV projects safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.

You will coordinate clients, designers, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers from pre-construction through installation, commissioning and handover.

What you will be doing

• Manage solar projects from planning and mobilisation through installation and handover.


• Coordinate programmes, labour, subcontractors, suppliers and site logistics.


• Track budgets, progress, risks, variations and delivery milestones.


• Maintain strong standards of health and safety, quality and technical compliance.


• Provide clear communication to clients, internal teams and project stakeholders.


• Complete project documentation, commissioning coordination and final handover packs.

What we are looking for

• Commercial experience managing solar, electrical, construction or renewable-energy projects.


• Strong understanding of project planning, site delivery and subcontractor coordination.


• Knowledge of solar PV systems and associated electrical installation work.


• Experience managing budgets, programmes, risks and client expectations.


• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across South West England.

What is on offer

• Salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience.


• Ownership of solar projects across planning, installation and handover.


• A growing renewable-energy project pipeline across South West England.


• The opportunity to influence delivery standards, processes and supplier performance.


• Long-term progression within a scaling clean-energy business.