Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 92'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 83'650 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 85'610 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Projektleiter/in Solarmontage BP
You plan and manage solar projects from the initial idea to commissioning.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate solar systems on buildings. You check the structural requirements. You oversee the installation until commissioning.
The energy transition needs experts who combine technology and planning. As Projektleiter/in Solarmontage BP you take responsibility for photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. You guide your project from the first consultation to precise planning and proper installation. You ensure renewable energy is installed safely and efficiently on buildings.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryEnergy Supply & Electrical Installation
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Projektleiter/in Solarmontage BP.
Salary trend
-7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 92'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 85'610 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Projektleiter/in Solarmontage mit eidg. Fachausweis mit Zertifikat Solarteur®
- ⏱ ½ Jahr, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training lasts ½ Jahr and takes place alongside your job to gain the professional qualification.
Typical training path
Projektleiter/in Solarmontage mit eidg. Fachausweis mit Zertifikat Solarteur®
Prerequisites
- Eidgenössisches Fähigkeitszeugnis EFZ as Polybauer/in, Abdichter/in, Dachdecker/in, Fassadenbauer/in, Gerüstbauer/in, Storenmonteur/in, Elektroinstallateur/in, Heizungsinstallateur/in, Metallbauer/in, Spengler/in, Sanitärinstallateur/in, Zimmermann/Zimmerin or equivalent training
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the building envelope or building services
- Zertifikat Solarteur®
- Completion of modules PLSM 1 «Grundlagen Projektmanagement» and PLSM 2 «Projektmanagement Solarmontage»
Requirements
- Structural engineering knowledge
- Independence
- Organizational talent
- Sociability
Where this can lead
A career change is possible if you have comparable vocational training and several years of professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Structural know-how
- Project organisation
- Customer advice
- Independence
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on the roof. You check the placement of empty conduits for the new cables with your team. You discuss the next steps with the craftsmen. You ensure all safety rules are followed.
- You check the structural requirements of a building for a solar system.
- You advise customers on photovoltaic and solar thermal systems.
- You plan the orientation of the collectors and the cable routes.
- You coordinate the installation work on site and on the roof.
- You commission the finished systems properly.
- You monitor long-term maintenance and the technical condition.
Working conditions
You work mainly on construction sites, roofs and in building services workshops. You also spend time in offices for project planning and customer advice.
Where to learn
- Schweizerisch-Liechtensteinischer Gebäudetechnikverband (suissetec)Auf der Mauer 11, 8021 Zürich
- Bildungszentrum PolybauLindenstrasse 4, 9240 Uzwil
Strengths
- Structural know-how
- Project organisation
- Customer advice
- Independence
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- Coordination effort
- Regulatory pressure
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