Is being a solar installation manager a good fit for you?

Leads crews who install solar panels and solar hot water systems on homes and businesses.

What the work involves

Plans and organises solar panel installations to make sure they meet building rules.
Supervises installers, technicians and contractors to make sure safety standards are met.
Estimates the materials, equipment and people needed for home or business solar jobs.
Prepares solar project proposals, quotes, budgets and schedules.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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