Job description

 

About the Role

 

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of commercial solar PV and battery storage installations. You will own the full project lifecycle, managing relationships with EPCs, distributors, landlords, tenants, local authorities, and grid operators. This is a hands-on, technically engaged role that requires excellent coordination, stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of the full project lifecycle.

 

Key responsibilities include

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• Build and maintain healthy EPC relationships 

  • Select and appoint EPCs from an approved pool for each project.

  • Validate and onboard new EPCs, assessing capability and compliance.

  • Review and negotiate designs & costs with EPCs, OEMs and/or distributors.
     

• Manage delivery of high-quality designs and installations  

  • Manage the design process with the appointed EPC, including:

    • Ensuring alignment with client specifications.

    • Coordinating on-site visits and reviewing site survey reports.

    • Liaising with client insurance providers to ensure design compliance.

    • Manage cross-site tracking to ensure alignment across all stakeholder organizations and ensure smooth and timely project delivery    

  • Coordinate structural surveys with engineering firms, managing implications of reports to designs and costs

  • Coordinate installation planning with EPCs and on-site teams, including scheduling, area clearances, and shutdown windows.

  • Set documentation requirements for EPCs (e.g. PAC tests, weekly progress reports, invoicing documentation).

  • Troubleshoot on-site issues including contractor conflicts, procurement delays, and programme slippage.

  • Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety requirements throughout the installation phase.
     

• Ensure projects are grid and planning ready 

  • Prepare and submit grid connection applications; manage ongoing communications with the grid operator and EPC.

  • Prepare and submit planning applications; manage the planning process with local authorities through to approval.

 

Skills & Attributes

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• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different stages and sub-contractors.

• Strong communicator able to engage effectively with sub-contractors, clients, landlords, tenants, DNOs and local authorities.

• Commercial mindset with experience reviewing and challenging quotes and costs.

• Meticulous attention to detail and compliance.

• Proactive problem-solver with a calm, practical approach to on-site challenges.

 

Experience & Qualifications

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• 5+ years of experience in an operations role within solar PV, battery storage, or adjacent renewable energy / construction sectors.

• Proven track record of delivering multi-site or multi-project programmes on time and on budget.

• Experience managing contractor and supplier relationships, including tendering and commercial negotiation.

• Familiarity with HSEQ standards and requirements for construction and installation projects.

• Comfortable working with technical documentation including design reports, structural assessments, and grid applications.

 

What we offer

 

• A collaborative, fast-moving environment with real ownership and responsibility.

• Hybrid (UK based) working environment.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Equity/options in the company, enabling you to share in the long-term success you help create.    

• The opportunity to play a central role in the UK's transition to clean energy.