Location: Northern Ireland (office & site-based)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Department: Operations

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum DOE + benefits package including healthcare and vehicle

Company: Solarfix NI Ltd

About Solarfix NI

Solarfix NI is Northern Ireland’s leading solar installation company.

Our team have over 20 years’ experience in the Solar Industry in Northern Ireland – from fitting off grid systems in fields, to fitting large scale commercial projects in high rise city centre Belfast (and every type of domestic solar PV system in between.

Solarfix are in this for the long term and know what it takes to provide excellent customer service year after year as our history of positive customer reviews will attest.

Who This Role Is For

Whether you’re an experienced solar professional, a construction project manager looking for a move into the fastest-growing sector in NI, or a site foreman ready to step into project management – we want to hear from you. Solar PV experience is welcome but not essential. If you can manage teams, coordinate projects, and deliver on time, we’ll provide full technical training on the solar side.

What You’ll Do

Manage multiple live solar PV and battery storage installation projects simultaneously, from pre-start through to commissioning and handover

Coordinate and schedule daily work for 3–4 installation teams (12–15 people), ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to the right standard

Own the materials pipeline – plan stock, run audits, and make sure every team has what they need on site each morning

Prepare technical documentation for site deployment, including commercial site surveys, project programmes, and bills of materials

Be the main point of contact for clients on site – keep them informed, resolve issues quickly, and maintain Solarfix’s reputation for quality

Lead pre-installation briefings, conduct project reviews, and submit daily progress reports

Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, conduct risk assessments, and enforce site protocols

Ensure the completion of all project documentation including RAMS, electrical certification, photographic records, permits to work, and commissioning paperwork

Coach and develop your teams – run performance reviews, identify training needs, and build a culture of continuous improvement

Coordinate subcontractors and specialist personnel for complex installations

What You’ll Need (Essential)

Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management in construction, M&E, electrical contracting, or renewable energy

Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

Proven ability to lead and manage teams of 10+ people

Strong organisational skills – you’ll be juggling multiple projects, teams, and deadlines daily

Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety in a construction or site environment

Experience managing materials, stock, and site logistics

Confident communicating with clients, from homeowners to commercial property managers

Full UK driving licence

Nice To Have (Desirable)

Experience in solar PV, battery storage, or renewable energy installations

Knowledge of G98/G99 grid connection processes or NIE Networks procedures

MCS familiarity or electrical qualifications (e.g. 18th Edition, AM2)

Experience using CRM or project management software

What We Offer

£50,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience

Company vehicle

Private healthcare with family cover

Pension scheme

Full solar PV technical training and certification support

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance

Application question(s):

Please confirm you are able to commute to the office daily
Tell us about a time you have managed multiple teams well and how you accomplished this

Work Location: In person

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