Lead Solar PV Installation Specialist

Department: Renewable Energy & Infrastructure

Location: Ireland (Strategic Regional & Nationwide Pipelines)

Consultancy: ISS Recruitment

Nationality : MUST BE AN EU CITIZEN

We here at ISS Recruitment are currently headhunting for elite Lead Solar PV Installation Specialists to join our premier candidate network. As the Irish energy landscape undergoes a historic shift toward renewables, our Tier-1 clients are increasingly seeking high-tenure installers capable of managing complex mechanical deployments.

This is a Talent Pipeline initiative. By registering your interest now, you position yourself at the forefront for upcoming high-value contracts that offer top-tier remuneration and long-term career stability in the Green Economy.

Strategic Compensation & Potential Benefits Profile

Remuneration packages are bespoke to each client and contract, but candidates within our Lead network typically command:

Target Salary Range:€50,000 – €80,000+ per annum (Benchmarked against 4+ years of experience).
Logistics & Fleet: Potential for a fully expensed company vehicle, fuel card, and high-spec professional tool kit.
Incentive Structures: Potential for performance-based bonuses, project completion rewards, and premium overtime rates.
Technology: Potential for company mobile and tablet for digital workflow management.
Career Pathing: Direct access to Site Supervision and Project Management roles within Ireland’s leading solar firms.

Core Responsibilities & Technical Scope

Mechanical Lead: Heading the full-cycle mechanical installation of Solar PV arrays on residential, industrial, and agricultural infrastructures.
Structural Expertise: Executing advanced mounting solutions across diverse roof types (including Slate, Tile, Kingspan, and Standing Seam) ensuring uncompromising waterproofing and structural integrity.
Standards Compliance: Ensuring every installation meets or exceeds SEAI Domestic Technical Standards (DTSS) and S.R. 54:2014 Code of Practice.
On-Site Leadership: Supervising a dedicated installation crew, managing daily task allocation, and maintaining rigorous quality control.
Technical Synergy: Collaborating with the Electrical Engineering team to facilitate seamless DC stringing and integration with inverters and battery storage systems.
EHS Management: Acting as the Site Safety Lead; conducting daily risk assessments (RAMS), ensuring scaffold/access compliance, and enforcing fall-arrest protocols.

Professional Requirements

Industry Tenure: A minimum of 4 years of verifiable experience specifically in Solar PV installation.
Regulatory Compliance:* Valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling certifications.
- Working at Heights(Specialist/Lead level) is mandatory.
Licensing: A full, clean Driving License(Category B) is essential; Category BE (Trailer) is a significant advantage.
Education: A background in a traditional trade (Carpentry, Roofing, or Metalwork) or a QQI Level 6 qualification in Solar PV systems is highly desirable.
Competencies: Proven ability to read architectural/technical drawings and a track record of delivering projects within strict deadlines.

Expression of Interest: If you are a seasoned installer who meets the 4-year experience threshold and you are looking to secure a leading package in the Irish market, ISS Recruitment wants to represent you.

Please submit your CV to alex@issrecruitment.com for a confidential consultation. We will discuss your regional preferences and salary expectations to ensure you are matched with the right high-tier opportunities as they arise.

Advice for your submission of interest :

I recommend including in your CV :

Portfolio of Work: Photos of you flashing/roofing work on complex jobs.
References: Specifically from project managers who can vouch for your leadership and all round skills.
Specialist Certs: Bonus if you have "Abrasive Wheels" or "MEWP" (Mobile Elevated Working Platform) tickets, as these are huge pluses for commercial clients.

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