Electrical Site Supervisor (Solar PV)

Gattaca; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Gattaca is recruiting a contract Electrical Site Supervisor to support a utility scale Solar PV project based in Exeter and Buckinghamshire. You will oversee electrical installation activities, monitor progress, and ensure safe, compliant delivery.

Responsibilities include supervising works against ITPs, RAMS, conducting HS&E audits, logging NCRs, and coordinating with contractors and environmental representatives to drive quality and timely project completion.

Qualifications

• 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: MV stations, cable installation and testing, electrical commissioning.
• SMSTS, NEC4 Supervision Accreditation, or similar qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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.

Skills

Site supervision

Electrical installations

HSE compliance

Contract administration

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

SMSTS

NEC4 Supervision Accreditation

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

We are recruiting for a contract Electrical Site Supervisor to support the delivery of a utility scale Solar PV project based in Exeter and Buckinghamshire. 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:
• MV stations
• Cable installation and testing
• Electrical commissioning
• SMSTS, NEC4 Supervision Accreditation, or similar qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Additional Information

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