Solar Jobs Manchester | Careers at Bee Solar UK
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Commercial Solar Careers Based in Greater Manchester, UK
Bee Solar hires for commercial solar roles based in or around Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK, with UK-wide project travel. This is a direct employer hub for a Manchester-based commercial solar installer, not a job-board aggregator and not Manchester, New Hampshire. Our local base is confirmed by our Greater Manchester phone line, 0161 570 0596.
Company-stated figures include 40+ team members, 15 open roles, £0 training cost to staff, and a 4.6/5 employee satisfaction rating. With over 200 installations delivered, you can learn more about our team and our track record. We are currently recruiting for four role types:
- ✓ Solar Installation Engineers (MCS)
- ✓ Energy Consultants
- ✓ Project Managers
- ✓ Business Development Executives
Most solar job search results send you to third-party job boards. This page is the direct route: send your CV and a short cover note to [email protected] or use the contact form. No obligation, and we respond within 24 hours. The work itself is commercial rooftop solar projects across the UK, delivered from our Greater Manchester base. If you are searching for solar jobs in Manchester, applying directly to the employer means skipping the aggregator queue entirely.
Current Openings: MCS Engineers, Consultants, Project Managers and Business Development
Bee Solar is actively recruiting Solar Installation Engineers (MCS certified), Energy Consultants, Project Managers, and Business Development Executives. All roles are based in or around Manchester with UK-wide travel; remote and hybrid options apply to non-site roles only. For a deeper understanding of the technical discipline behind our projects, you can explore our design and engineering process.
Solar Installation Engineers (MCS)
Site-based commercial installation work on rooftop solar systems. This is physical, hands-on work on commercial buildings, and MCS certification or a clear route to it is central to the role.
The MCS framework ensures installations meet recognised quality standards, and Bee Solar funds this training at £0 cost to staff. If you want to be on the tools installing commercial PV, this is the role. You can get a clearer picture of the installation work itself to see if it fits your skills.
Energy Consultants
Client-facing advisory work, assessing commercial energy needs and recommending solar solutions. Energy consultants evaluate site conditions, consumption patterns, and business objectives to shape project scope. This is a hybrid role, mixing Manchester-based office time with client meetings and UK travel.
To support your client proposals, you might find a useful ROI calculator on our tools page.
Project Managers
Delivery of commercial solar projects from survey through to handover, coordinating engineers, suppliers, and clients. Project managers own programme, budget, and quality across the installation lifecycle. Expect site visits, Manchester-based coordination, and UK travel to live projects.
Reviewing the projects we have delivered can give you a sense of the scale and variety you would manage.
Business Development Executives
Commercial growth roles focused on winning new solar projects and building client relationships. Business development executives identify commercial rooftop opportunities and manage the pipeline from first contact to proposal. Hybrid working applies, with Manchester as the base and travel for client meetings.
Do not assume every Manchester solar job is either fully remote or fully on the tools. Site roles mean real physical work and travel; consultant, project management, and business development roles offer hybrid flexibility. If you want a desk-based role, apply for the non-site roles listed above.
Solar Apprenticeship Programme and Graduate Energy Consultant Scheme
The Solar Apprenticeship programme is a paid route into the renewable energy sector for school leavers and career changers; the Graduate Energy Consultant scheme is for engineering, physics, and environmental science graduates. These are two distinct entry pathways with different expectations.
| Scheme | Who it is for | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Apprenticeship programme | School leavers and career changers | Paid training route into solar installation and the wider renewable energy sector, combining practical site experience with structured MCS/NICEIC training |
| Graduate Energy Consultant scheme | Engineering, physics, and environmental science graduates | Sales and advisory pathway, working with commercial clients on solar projects; assessing energy needs and presenting commercial cases |
Unlike generic university renewables careers pages that focus on wind, wave, and tidal energy, this is a named solar installer apprenticeship plus a Graduate Energy Consultant scheme tied to actual commercial solar work. The graduate scheme is a sales and advisory role, not a disguised installation job. Both routes are paid, and both connect directly to the green-economy transition through tangible commercial solar delivery rather than broad environmental messaging.
Why Work at Bee Solar: Funded MCS/NICEIC Training and Benefits
Every Bee Solar employee receives MCS and NICEIC training support, and the training cost to staff is £0, as stated by the company. This is the main barrier-reducer for career changers, because many job-board ads filter for years of roof experience before offering any training. MCS certification is the recognised quality mark for solar installations in the UK, and NICEIC covers electrical safety compliance—both are funded here as part of structured career development. To understand the ethos behind these benefits, you can read more about our company values. For ongoing learning beyond formal training, our blog serves as a candidate's guide to the industry.
Drive electric for less.
Look after you and family.
Removes the entry cost barrier.
Long-term security.
Real work-life balance.
Hybrid options for non-site roles.
Salaries are competitive, but we do not publish ranges here because third-party job boards show inconsistent figures that do not reflect our pay structure. What we can state is that funded MCS and NICEIC training removes the cost barrier that usually blocks entry into commercial solar installation. You also gain transferable accreditation that remains valuable across the wider UK solar sector. Bee Solar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
How to Apply for Solar Jobs in Manchester
To apply for a solar job in Manchester with Bee Solar, follow these steps:
Prepare your CV
Prepare your CV.
Write cover note
Write a short cover note stating which of the four roles you are applying for, or whether you are applying via the apprenticeship or graduate scheme.
Call to discuss
Optionally call 0161 570 0596 to discuss the role before applying.
There is no obligation, and the company-stated response time is within 24 hours. This direct employer route is faster than aggregator queues when one of the four named roles already matches your experience. Job boards remain useful if you are shopping many employers, but this is the direct route for Bee Solar. All roles remain based in or around Greater Manchester, UK, with UK-wide travel. If you are contacting us from outside the UK, please note that these positions require UK-based work and travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Bee Solar solar jobs based in Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK or elsewhere?
All Bee Solar roles are based in or around Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK, with UK-wide project travel. This is not Manchester, New Hampshire, and our local phone line, 0161 570 0596, confirms the UK base.
Is it hard to get a job in solar with Bee Solar if I am a career changer or graduate?
No. Bee Solar offers three entry routes: experienced MCS installation engineer roles, a paid Solar Apprenticeship programme for school leavers and career changers, and a Graduate Energy Consultant scheme for engineering, physics, and environmental science graduates. Funded MCS and NICEIC training is the main route in for career changers, so a lack of previous roof experience does not disqualify you.
Do Solar Installation Engineers, Energy Consultants, Project Managers and Business Development Executives all travel UK-wide?
Yes, all four roles are based in or around Manchester and involve UK-wide travel. Site-based roles such as Solar Installation Engineers travel for installation projects, while consultants, project managers, and business development executives travel for client meetings and project coordination.
Which roles can be remote or hybrid?
Remote and hybrid options apply to non-site roles only. Energy Consultants, Project Managers, and Business Development Executives can work hybrid from Manchester. Solar Installation Engineer roles are site-based and cannot be remote.
Does Bee Solar fund MCS and NICEIC training, and is there a cost to staff?
Yes. Every Bee Solar employee receives MCS and NICEIC training support, and the cost to staff is £0, as stated by the company. This includes both initial certification and ongoing development.
What do solar jobs in Manchester pay at Bee Solar?
Bee Solar offers competitive salaries, but we do not publish ranges on this page. Third-party job boards show varied and inconsistent figures; we state only that salaries are competitive and training is fully funded at £0 cost to staff. You can discuss salary expectations directly when you apply.
What is the difference between the Solar Apprenticeship programme and the Graduate Energy Consultant scheme?
The Solar Apprenticeship programme is a paid route for school leavers and career changers entering the renewable energy sector. The Graduate Energy Consultant scheme is for engineering, physics, and environmental science graduates and leads to a sales and advisory role, not installation.
How do I apply for solar jobs Manchester with Bee Solar, and how quickly will I hear back?
Send your CV and a short cover note to [email protected] or use the contact form, and optionally call 0161 570 0596. There is no obligation, and the company-stated response time is within 24 hours.
Ready for a Greener Career?
Send your CV to [email protected] or use the contact form. We respond within 24 hours.