Head of Technical

We are looking for an accomplished Head of Technical to lead and develop their expanding technical and operational teams across solar PV, EV charging, battery storage, renewable heating solutions, and home energy management systems. This pivotal leadership role will be responsible for driving technical excellence, enhancing operational performance, and ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction within a fast-paced and purpose-driven organisation.

• Monitor and report KPIs across technical and operational teams, providing regular insights and recommendations to the senior leadership team.
• Lead the Operations team, overseeing customer support, technical escalations, and post-installation services.
• Drive supplier cost efficiencies, standardisation, and negotiated savings to support EBITDA growth.
• Provide technical due diligence and integration support during acquisitions, ensuring synergy realisation across new businesses or product lines.
• Assess and implement emerging technologies, leading pilot projects to maintain the company’s position as a market innovator.
• Manage the Warehouse and logistics function, ensuring effective stock control, efficient supply chain coordination, and on-time delivery.
• Support due diligence and integration of new technologies, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with product supply chain partners and R&D teams to ensure go-to-market solutions align with evolving market demands.
• Oversee technical training, certification programmes, and the ongoing professional development of field engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Projects, and Finance to ensure seamless, end-to-end delivery of customer solutions.
• Lead and mentor two Technical Managers across solar PV, EV charging, battery storage, renewable heating, and home energy management systems.
• Maintain ROI accountability, linking engineering and operational decisions to financial performance (e.g., margin impact, installation efficiency, warranty exposure).
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in product selection, system design, and installation methodologies.
• Ensure all installations and services consistently meet the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance, and performance.
• Contribute to the company’s strategic direction, focusing on scalable technical operations and sustainable margin improvement.

• Commercially focused, with strong project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience operating within a high-growth or scale-up environment, with the agility to adapt to evolving business needs.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to collaborate with manufacturing and R&D teams to develop and bring new products to market.
• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role within the renewable energy, M&E, or utilities sector.
• Demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary teams spanning technical, operational, and logistics functions.
• In-depth understanding of UK compliance and regulatory standards, including MCS, NICEIC, RECC, and HIES.
• Comprehensive knowledge of solar PV, EV charging infrastructure, battery storage, and low-carbon heating systems.
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g. 18th Edition, EV Installer, Heat Pump Installer) preferred.