Lead Electrician - Solar PV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Hotels paid

£45 Overnight Allowance

Door to Door Travel

Overtime

Progression

Job summary

MDE Consultants Ltd is seeking a hands-on Lead Electrician with a strong Commercial Solar PV background to lead electrical installation teams nationwide. You will manage containment, cabling, termination, testing and commissioning on site, coordinating with mechanical teams and delivering high standards.

You'll mentor electricians and apprentices, drive site safety, and ensure QHSE compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading electrical teams on commercial solar PV projects.
• Strong on-site supervision and quality checks.
• Ability to coordinate with mechanical installation teams.
• Knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning procedures.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations on live sites.

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

Leadership

Project management

Solar PV installation

Electrical installation

Team mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3

AM2

ECS Gold Card

18th Edition

2391 or equivalent

Job description

Lead Electrician - Commercial Solar PV

£50,000 to £55,000 + Company Van + Hotels Paid + £45 Overnight Allowance + Door to Door Travel + Overtime + Progression

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