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Salary: GBP 40,000 - 45,000 / annual
Hometree, a leading UK residential home energy services company, is seeking an experienced Solar Project Manager to join The Little Green Energy Company's Operations team. The Little Green Energy Company is a premier consultancy, design, and installation firm specializing in solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging installations across the Kent and Southeast region, serving both commercial and residential sectors since 2010. In 2024, they became part of Hometree Group, which now provides comprehensive servicing, financing, and maintenance alongside installations.
In this senior, hands-on role, you will take full ownership of solar PV and battery storage projects from contract award through final handover and commissioning. You'll be responsible for end-to-end project management, including planning every stage before work starts (programmes, resources, procurement, design sign-off, approvals), leading installation teams and subcontractors on-site, managing project budgets and margins, building strong relationships with clients and suppliers, and reporting project progress and financial performance to leadership. You'll have autonomy to make decisions, drive quality and safety, and continuously improve project delivery processes as the business grows.
Key responsibilities include: taking full ownership of projects from contract award through close-out; planning resources, procurement, and approvals; leading installation teams and running progress meetings; owning budgets, cost control, forecasting, and variations; managing stakeholder relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and DNOs; reporting risks and performance to the Head of Operations; and supporting the wider Operations team with process improvements.
This is a permanent, full-time, office-based role with site visits as required. You'll report to the Operations Manager. A full UK driving licence is required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3+ years in the solar PV and/or battery storage industry, including at least 2 years managing projects end-to-end
- Proven track record of planning and delivering commercial-scale projects safely, on time, and within budget
- In-depth understanding of G98/G99 DNO processes, MCS, BS 7671, CDM 2015, and site health and safety requirements
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, managing variations, and protecting project margins
- Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and contracts throughout the project lifecycle
- Confident leadership of installation teams and ability to build strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders
- Full UK driving licence (required)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Health & Safety: SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, CSCS, First Aid certifications
- Project Management: PRINCE2, APM, or PMP qualification
- Electrical: City & Guilds, NVQ, 18th Edition, or Part P qualifications
- Renewable Energy: BPEC or equivalent in solar PV, battery storage, or EV charging
- Commercial project experience with large rooftop or ground-mounted solar installations or EV charging
- Experience with job management or project management software
