Head of Installations

Overview

Lead residential solar and battery installations across WA, overseeing teams and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• installer management
• installation targets
• grid approvals
• solar installations
• back-office ops
• quality compliance

Tasks

-Recruit, onboard, and manage installers to maintain high standards of quality and compliance. -Drive installation targets, performance metrics, and continuous improvement. -Liaise with utilities and manage grid connection approvals and documentation. -Oversee residential solar and battery installations across WA. -Lead and develop both in-house installation staff and subcontractor networks. -Oversee back-office operations including scheduling, paperwork, and compliance submissions. -Maintain responsibility for quality, safety, and compliance across all installation activities.

Requirements

• saa accreditation
• electrical licence
• distributed energy
• australian standards
• leadership
• 5-15 yrs

What You Bring

-SAA Accreditation (Grid-Connect Design & Install). -Familiarity with distributed energy, battery, or VPP technology. -Experience managing mixed teams (internal staff and subcontractors). -Experience scaling operational teams and processes. -Strong communication and leadership ability. -Track record managing high-volume, fast-paced installation environments. -5-15 years' experience in residential solar or battery installation management. -Strong understanding of Australian Standards (AS4777, AS5139, AS3000). -Decision-making and problem-solving skills under pressure. -WA Electrical Contractor's Licence and nominee status (or eligibility). -2-6 SAA-accredited in-house installers -Exposure to cutting-edge distributed energy and battery technology.

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Benefits

-Employee discounts on solar and battery systems. -Open discussion on car/travel allowances for the right candidate. -Hybrid work model with flexible WFH options. -Opportunity to shape a growing installation function in a high-growth renewable business.

About Design & Build Recruitment

-Grown from a niche agency to a trusted specialist, serving Australia's built-environment sectors. -Part of the Search4 group, placing thousands in permanent and temporary roles. -Assignments span major construction, energy, engineering, and property projects, including rail, manufacturing, architecture, and business support. -Teams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth serve multinational corporations, public agencies, and Australian-owned SMEs. -Consultants specialize in specific disciplines, combining market insight with targeted matchmaking to achieve successful hires. -Offer support for both temporary and permanent placements, including an in-house payroll service for contract staff. -Reputation built on delivering specialist roles, particularly in rail, planning, and energy, often in complex or high-stakes environments.

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