Electrical Site Supervisor (Solar PV)

Matchtech Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Expense reimbursement for travel

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an Electrical Site Supervisor for a utility-scale Solar PV project based in the UK. The role focuses on safe and compliant site execution, monitoring progress, and managing electrical installation activities on a renewables project.

The ideal candidate has an Electrical Engineering qualification, at least 3 years of site experience, and relevant CDM and safety credentials. Accommodation support is available for the assignment.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering qualification is required.
• Minimum 3 years' site-based experience.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and health & safety.
• Experience supervising electrical installation activities within infrastructure, renewables, or energy projects.
• Solar PV project experience desirable: PV module installation, MV stations, cable installation, grid connection, commissioning.
• SMSTS, NEC4 or similar accreditation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction progress against programme and provide regular progress updates.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, RAMS and procedures.
• Review contractor documentation including RAMS and Construction Management Plans.
• Prepare weekly site supervision reports covering progress, HSE statistics and plant utilisation.
• Conduct HSE audits, observations, and CDM compliance activities.
• Carry out snagging inspections and oversee resolution of defects.
• Monitor electrical commissioning and grid connection activities.

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

SMSTS

NEC4 Supervision Accreditation

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

NEC4

Job description

Electrical Site Supervisor (Solar PV)

Location: Split location - Exeter and Buckinghamshire

Rate: Up to £64.93 per hour (Inside IR35)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Sector: Renewable Energy / Solar PV Construction

Travel: Client can support on Accommodation

We are recruiting for a contract Electrical Site Supervisor to support the delivery of a utility scale Solar PV project based at Leicester. This is a great opportunity to join a high profile renewable energy development and play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and high quality project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor construction progress against programme and provide regular progress updates.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, approved procedures and RAMS.
• Assess quality of works against approved ITPs and inspection records.
• Review contractor documentation including RAMS, Traffic Management Plans and Construction Management Plans.
• Support the Project Manager in the administration of EPC and ICP contract obligations.
• Prepare weekly site supervision reports covering progress, HSE statistics, labour and plant utilisation.
• Conduct H&S audits, observations, and support CDM compliance activities.
• Identify, log, and manage non-conformities (NCRs).
• Carry out snagging inspections and oversee resolution of defects.
• Monitor electrical commissioning and grid connection activities.
• Support milestone verification and project acceptance activities.
• Liaise with contractors, project stakeholders, and environmental representatives.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant site based experience.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and construction health & safety requirements.
• Experience supervising electrical installation activities within infrastructure, renewables, or energy projects.
• Solar PV project experience highly desirable, including:
  • PV module installation
  • MV stations
  • Cable installation and testing
  • Grid connection works
  • Electrical commissioning
• SMSTS, NEC4 Supervision Accreditation, or similar qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Additional Information

• 40-hour working week.
• Expenses for accommodation, vehicle, and fuel reimbursed at cost where approved.
• Candidates must confirm:
  • Current location.
  • Availability to start.
  • Whether accommodation would be required for the duration of the assignment.