Sigma
Solar PPM Project Manager
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SOLAR PPM PROJECT MANAGER
Number of Roles: 1 | Division: Building Services | Location: Castleford (Hybrid)
Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years’ experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation.
Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we’ve been acknowledged as being one of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.
It’s our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. our business.
Outline of role
We are seeking an experienced 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 be responsible for ensuring maintenance programmes are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with client expectations and industry compliance requirements. Working closely with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams, you will play a key role in maximising asset performance, maintaining strong customer relationships, and identifying opportunities for remedial works and future renewable energy projects.
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Main Responsibilities
- Manage the planning and delivery of national solar PV maintenance programmes.
- Coordinate engineers and subcontractors across multiple locations.
- Ensure achievement of contractual KPIs, SLAs, and compliance standards.
- Review maintenance reports, inspection results, and performance data.
- Manage project budgets, costs, purchase orders, and supplier invoices.
- Prepare quotations for remedial works and identify opportunities for additional business.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing regular updates and performance reporting.
- Produce KPI dashboards, compliance reports, financial forecasts, and programme updates.
- Ensure all work complies with relevant health & safety, electrical, and industry regulations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, process efficiencies, and operational best practice.
- Provide guidance and support to engineers and junior team members where required.
Essential
Knowledge and experience required
- 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.
- Drone licence with the ability to operate and undertake site inspections.
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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
- 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’
If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our growing, winning team we’d love you to hear from you.
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