Solar PV Electrical Supervisor

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Stirling; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking an experienced Solar PV Supervisor based in Stirling to oversee installation projects for Solar PV, Battery Storage, and EV Charging systems. Candidates must have a strong background in construction, including relevant electrical qualifications. This role requires excellent communication skills, safety management experience, and the ability to supervise teams effectively. The position offers a dynamic work environment between the office and various sites.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in the construction industry.
• Fully qualified Electrician with solar PV experience preferable but not essential.
• Ability to perform system inspection & testing to BS 7671.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workers and tradespeople involved in work scope.
• Monitor attendance of direct labour, engineers and sub-contractors.
• Ensure all electrical work is safe and certified.

Skills

Health and safety on site management

Good communication skills

Understanding specifications and drawings

Flexibility to travel

Zero defects attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical Installation

Initial and Periodic Inspection Testing certification

18th Edition Wiring Regs

Tools

Electrical systems testing equipment

Job description

FES Renewables and Energy, a FES Support Services division, are involved in a number of varied projects within the Renewables and Energy sector with the aim to reduce our client’s energy consumption, costs, and carbon emissions. FES Support Services invest in the professional development of our people. The approach adopted throughout the business is to encourage and support every employee in achieving their career aspirations.

Due to continued success and expansion within our Divisions, we are currently looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Solar PV Supervisor to join our team.

You will be involved in the installation of Solar PV, Battery Storage and EV Charging systems as part of existing client frameworks in domestic and commercial environments.

About the Role
• Be familiar with regulations, recommendations for safe working procedures and method statements applicable to the works and ensure they are enforced
• Amending/produce RAMS as required and setting teams to work
• Coordinate tasks according to programme, plans and priorities
• Monitor attendance of direct labour, engineers and sub-contractors
• Allocate general and daily responsibilities as required
• Supervise workers and tradespeople involved in work scope
• Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
• Resolve site issues as far as possible when they arise and /or request assistance
• Report on work scope progress to operations team
• Maintaining detailed and accurate site reports
• Installation & testing of electrical & Solar PV systems, Small Power & Lighting, solar PV, battery storage and EV charge points
• Ensure all electrical work is safe, certified and complies with relevant regulations
• Managing paperwork on site including quality checks
• Liaising with customer and roofing team on site to ensure smooth installation

Key Skills & Experience
• Health and safety on site management
• Be able to delegate responsibilities, supervise and work on own initiative
• Good communication skills
• Liaising with clients and co-workers
• Understanding specifications, sketches and drawings
• Zero defects attitude
• Flexibility to travel, working between main office and site based
• Must have previous experience of working within the construction industry.
• Time served with the necessary vocational qualifications
• Fully qualified Electrician (solar PV experience preferable but not essential, training can be provided)
• Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations certification
• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regs
• Excellent knowledge of wiring regulations and certification.
• Ability to perform system inspection & testing to BS 7671, commissioning and handover.
• Valid CSCS Card
• Full driving licence

The role will be based between our Head Office in Stirling and site located in Stirling, Mon-Thur 8-4pm and Friday 8-1.30pm. Please send your CV to [e-mail].