THE COMPANY

Solivus was set up to provide clean energy for a sustainable future. We provide an alternative to conventional solar, combining the lowest carbon, light-weight technology with a focus on elegant design to offer compelling clean energy solutions. It’s an approach grounded in our dedication to new technology, doing things differently and providing outstanding customer service.

We have a talented team of passionate and sustainability focused individuals from a range of disciplines with an experienced senior leadership team. Solivus have received external recognition including inclusion in Technation’s Net Zero cohort of most exciting and innovative climate tech scale ups and JP Morgan’s Top 200 Female Powered Businesses.

THE MISSION

Our mission is to decarbonise the built environment. We want to make it as easy as possible for mega-buildings and homeowners to reduce their carbon emissions by installing our innovative light-weight solar solutions.

THE OFFICE

Solivus is situated between Waterloo and Westminster in the heart of London. Overlooking the river with views of Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament, Solivus shares a home with 100+ climate-tech businesses at the Sustainable Ventures flagship headquarters.

With hot desking, phone booth meeting rooms, community break out areas, a café and bar, and regular quiz nights and social events, you will find yourself within a unique and collaborative ecosystem.

THE ROLE

We have an outstanding opportunity for an assertive and meticulous Project Manager who will oversee light-weight solar PV projects from proposal phase through to technical design, feasibility, permitting, installation, commissioning, and handover to client, with a strong knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety at the core of the role. The Project Manager will oversee the entire process, taking responsibility for managing stakeholder relationships, sub-contractors’ relationships, project reporting, customer liaison, procurement, budgeting as well as other project management-based tasks.

The role is varied, often pressurised, but always challenging and rewarding and you would be working for a dynamic company that recognises your hard work and rewards success.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Lifecycle Management: Lead light-weight solar PV projects from proposal phase through to technical design, feasibility, permitting, installation, commissioning, and client handover.
• Health and Safety: Taking a meticulous approach and full responsibility in ensuring that the appropriate health and safety documents are in place and followed.
• Project Reporting: Create and maintain detailed project reports, tracking progress, milestones, and budget allocation.
• Customer Liaison: Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, manage cost control, and work collaboratively with finance teams to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess project risks, develop mitigation plans, and implement necessary changes to ensure project success.
• Team Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams which will include sub-contractors, providing clear direction, and motivating team members to achieve project goals. Facilitating and documenting kick-off, calls and lessons learned meetings.
• Site Visits: Visit sites when required to carry out site surveys and to maintain visibility of live installations.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• 3+ years of UK experience in managing complex, enterprise level projects within the construction industry.
• Experience of working and managing projects at height
• Strong commercial knowledge, being able to liaise with stakeholders and clients about commercial requirements as well as overlooking contracts and understanding commercial risk appetite. Requiring excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, specifically Microsoft Project and meticulous documentation control
• Experience of working across multiple projects of varying size and complexity
• Experienced in the development and application of project processes/controls including programmes, reporting, risk & issues management, change control etc.

Desirable:

• Technical understanding of Solar PV systems
• Ability to understand solar & electrical design
• Experience working on commercial solar installations
• Health and safety qualified with accredited body such as SMSTS

THE OFFER

• £40k-£65k annual salary (negotiable dependent on experience)
• Employee share options
• A company electric vehicle
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
• A central London office within the Sustainable Ventures community
• Training and development