Location
Castleford, Yorkshire (Hybrid working available)
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£50,000 - £55,000 per year
About the Role
Sigma, experts in transforming commercial spaces with over 20 years’ experience in the retail sector, are seeking an experienced Solar PPM Project Manager to oversee the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts across a national portfolio of solar PV and renewable energy assets. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will ensure maintenance programmes are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations and industry compliance requirements. You will work closely with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to maximise asset performance, maintain strong customer relationships, and identify opportunities for remedial works and future renewable energy projects. Key responsibilities include managing national solar PV maintenance programmes, coordinating engineers and subcontractors, achieving contractual KPIs and SLAs, reviewing maintenance reports and performance data, managing budgets and supplier invoices, preparing quotations for remedial works, acting as the main client contact, producing KPI dashboards and compliance reports, ensuring health & safety and regulatory compliance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and providing guidance to engineers and junior team members.
Experience
- Previous Project Management experience within Building Services, Electrical, Facilities Management, or Renewable Energy sectors
- Experience delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts
- Strong client relationship management experience
- Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and subcontractors
- Good understanding of electrical systems and relevant health & safety legislation
- Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities
- Valid drone licence with ability to operate and undertake site inspections
About You
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Commercial and financial management skills
- Ability to analyse technical information and identify solutions
- Effective planning, scheduling, and resource management
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and reporting tools
- Commitment to health & safety, quality, and customer service excellence
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or equivalent industry experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Valid Drone Licence and competency in drone operation
Desirable
- IOSH Managing Safely
- SMSTS or SSSTS
- Prince2 Practitioner or APM PMQ
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- BS7671 Awareness
- MCS Awareness
- Solar PV qualification (Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems, or equivalent)
Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
A day’s ‘birthday leave’ to be taken within your birthday month
Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*
Opportunity for hybrid working*
Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*
Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*
Employee Assistance Programme
Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
Free external financial advice – offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
Enhanced family friendly pay*
Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites
*Subject to eligibility
Opportunity to be involved with Group Colleague Board and Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement
Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development activities and interventions.



