Lead Electrician - Commercial Solar PV

MDE Consultants Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Staying away package

Job summary

MDE Consultants Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Electrician to head Commercial Solar PV installation teams on site across projects nationwide. This is a hands-on leadership role for a skilled electrician who can supervise apprentices and support engineers on site.

You will manage daily workload, ensure safety and quality, coordinate with mechanical teams, and drive install, testing and commissioning to completion.

Qualifications

• Experience leading electrical installation teams on Commercial Solar PV projects
• Strong focus on health & safety on site
• Ability to coordinate with mechanical installation teams and manage resources within a nationwide travel scope

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical installation teams on Commercial Solar PV projects
• Oversee containment, cabling, termination, testing and commissioning
• Coordinate with mechanical installation teams
• Carry out quality checks and resolve installation issues
• Manage daily workload and site resources
• Mentor electricians and support engineers
• Maintain high H&S and workmanship standards

Skills

Team leadership

Site management

Quality & safety

Solar PV installation

Education

NVQ Level 3

AM2

18th Edition

ECS Gold Card

2391 or equivalent

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Lead Electrician - Commercial Solar PV

Location: Site Based - UK Travel

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 + Van + Staying Away Package

Position: Full Time

We are recruiting an experienced Lead Electrician with a strong Commercial Solar PV background to lead electrical installation teams across projects nationwide.

This is a hands-on role for someone who has come through electrical installation and is comfortable leading electricians, apprentices and support engineers on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical installation teams on Commercial Solar PV projects
• Oversee containment, cabling, termination, testing and commissioning
• Coordinate with mechanical installation teams
• Carry out quality checks and resolve installation issues
• Manage daily workload and site resources
• Mentor electricians and support engineers
• Maintain high H&S and workmanship standards

Requirements

• Strong Commercial Solar PV installation experience
• Previous experience leading electrical teams
• NVQ Level 3
• AM2
• ECS Gold Card
• 18th Edition
• 2391 or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Happy to travel and stay away nationwide
• Solar PV and EV qualifications advantageous