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Head of Solar (Rewables Installation)


Company : Ernest Gordon Recruitment


Location : Gorseinon, Wales


Created : 2026-03-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Head of Solar Installations (Progression To Directorship)Swansea - Plasmarl57,500 - 62,000 + Training + Progression to Director + Company BenefitsAre you a Senior Electrician or similar from a solar background that wants to work for one of Wales fastest growing businesses, with best in class training and staff retention?Do you want to work a industry leading business that has a clear progression path, best in class training suite and an exciting pipeline of domestic and commercial projects?On offer is that chance to join a well established and tight knit team, where you will have full autonomy to shape and build this growing division in your own image. You will be 80% office based in Swansea and then occasional site visits.This business has won several large projects which has secured the next 5 years of work allowing them to enter into a growth phase. The projects range from large scale industrial solar installations to government backed eco installations.In this role you will manage a team of 4 electricians predominantly from the offices in Plasmarl, with occasional site visits. You will be in charge of managing a variety of subcontractors, site visits and tool box chats to make sure projects are completed in a timely manner.This role would suit somebody that is from an electrical background and has experience in solar installation, design and battery storage systems that's want to grow with a rapidly expanding business.THE ROLE:Manage a team of three electricians80% Office based 20% Site visitsSite visits to meet with contractors and asses the project progressDesign reviews on EasyPV and OpenSolarWork with senior management to discuss project pipelinesTHE PERSON:18th EditionKnowledge of Solar PV or OpenSolarExperience with solar installs and battery storage BPEC and BESSReference: BBBH24364Keywords: BESS, BPEC, Solar, Design, Install, Management, Electricians, Site, Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot,Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. xjdpvnf The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.