Electrical Site Supervisor (Solar PV)

Gattaca; Leicester; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Fuel reimbursement

Job summary

Gattaca is recruiting a contract Electrical Site Supervisor to support the delivery of a utility scale Solar PV project based at Leicester. The role focuses on safe, compliant, and high quality project execution, and will involve monitoring progress and coordinating with contractors.

You will verify compliance with specifications and RAMS, review ITPs and construction plans, and assist the Project Manager with EPC/ICP obligations.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant site-based experience.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and construction health & safety.
• Experience supervising electrical installation activities within infrastructure, renewables, or energy projects.
• Solar PV project experience desirable, including MV stations, cable installation and testing, and 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 installation supervision

HSE awareness

Renewables experience

CDM knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

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:
• 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.