2 x Utility-Scale PV Electrician- Electrical Supervisor (Solar & BESS)

i-Connect Utilities & Renewables Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Tools and PPE supplied

Fuel and expenses card

Work clothing

Job summary

I-Connect Utilities & Renewables is hiring a 2 x Utility-Scale PV Electrician, Electrical Supervisor, UK-wide with company van for travel. You will install, terminate, test DC/AC systems on large-scale solar farms, supervise maintenance, and provide technical reporting on site.

The role requires experience with utility-scale PV projects, HV/LV cable work, and reading electrical drawings. Travel to sites nationwide is required, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have experience on utility-scale Solar PV projects.
• Knowledge of DC/AC electrical systems such as AC distribution boards, DC combiner boxes, inverters, transformers, automation panels.
• Experience with DC, AC LV and/or MV cable installation and terminations.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test DC string cabling from solar modules to combiner boxes and inverters, ensuring correct polarity and labeling.
• Supervise planned and corrective maintenance and troubleshooting/fault finding, plus new installations.
• Provide comprehensive reports in line with i-Connect standards.
• Report activities on site on a daily basis.
• Install, join and terminate LV/MV cables within trenches, containment, and substations.
• Assist with LV & HV switchgear, control panels, and SCADA cabling.
• Assist with testing and commissioning activities, including insulation resistance and earth testing, and inverter energisation.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, cable schedules, and schematics to complete work.
• Maintain installation records and contribute to quality and handover documentation.
• Adhere to HSE procedures and contribute to risk assessments.
• Comply with fire, health and safety requirements and attend required training.

Skills

Utility-scale Solar PV

DC/AC electrical systems

Cable installation & terminations

Read electrical drawings

Health & Safety

Willing to travel

Microsoft Office

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

I-Connect Utilities & Renewables is hiring!

2 x Utility-Scale PV Electrician- Electrical Supervisor (Solar & BESS)

Location: UK-wide based (company van provided)

Company Description

Join our dynamically growing business in the UK renewable energy sector as a Utility-Scale Solar PV Electrician. In this fully mobile role, you’ll be responsible for the installation, termination, testing, and commissioning of DC and AC systems on large-scale solar farm projects nationwide. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious team at the forefront of the UK’s clean energy transition, working in a supportive and innovative environment.

About the role

As an Electrician - Electrical Supervisor who is passionate about renewables and will complete all day-to-day operation and maintenance services to ensure that the PV systems operate to maximum efficiency. Offer technical reporting services for PV and BESS system installation & construction as well as preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.

On offer is the excellent opportunity to become a vital part of a brilliant team in industry leading professionals who are rapidly growing to match the increased demand in an industry that shows no signs of slowing down. The team has enormous amounts of experience in the industry and maintain a brilliant reputation.

The role will be field based, working on a range of utility scale projects, whilst being the face of the company at client properties on installation day alongside testing and inspecting the electrical work. On a daily basis you will be required to visit various sites in the portfolio of the company under the instructions of your manager, and report findings, observations and measurements done on site back to the management team.

Responsibilities:

• Install, terminate, and test DC string cabling from solar modules to combiner boxes and inverters, ensuring correct polarity, labelling, and compliance with technical drawings.
• To work closely with management team, to supervise and execute planned preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and troubleshooting/fault finding as well as new installations and/or remedial works.
• Provide comprehensive reports in line with i-Connect standards in a prompt and diligent manner.
• Report all activities performed on site upon any site visit and on a daily basis.
• Install, joint and terminate LV/MV cables within trenches, containment, and substations—including connections to inverters, transformers, and AC systems.
• Support the installation of LV & HV switchgear, control panels, and SCADA cabling as required.
• Assist with testing and commissioning activities, including continuity, insulation resistance, and earth testing, VLF, as well as inverter energisation and troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, cable schedules, and schematics to complete work to high standards and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate installation records and contribute to quality and handover documentation.
• Adhere to all HSE procedures at all times and play an active role in a risk assessment
• Comply with all required fire, health and safety requirements for the environment you are working in, including making yourself aware of the current applicable policies and risk assessments, acting accordingly and attending any required training

What we are looking for:

• Must have experience on utility-scale Solar PV projects (domestic-only experience will not be considered)
• Must be willing and flexible to travel and stay away from home
• Full and clean UK driving licence
• ECS/CSCS Card
• Experience with DC, AC LV and/or MV cable installation and terminations
• Knowledge of AC&DC electrical systems such as AC distribution boards, DC combiner boxes, inverters, transformers, automation panels, etc.
• Able to use IT equipment and mobile phone for reporting, working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Diligent & knowledgeable approach to Health & Safety
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Experience working on construction sites.
• IOSH or NEBOSH

Advantageous:

• Gold ECS card
• Knowledge of High Voltage systems, up to 33kV in terms of switching operations and maintenance
• LV/HV Jointer’s qualifications and experience
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Additional testing or MV authorisation
• Working at heights
• IPAF

What we offer:

• Supportive team structure and positive work environment
• Company van provided if required for travel to sites
• Work clothing and PPE supplied
• Tools and equipment
• Employee mentoring programme
• Fuel and expenses card

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship.