Lead Field Electrician

Shorterm Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a Lead Field Electrician to carry out electrical installations and maintenance for solar farms and other projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in electrical installations up to 132kV and must possess relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £64,000, along with a company van and additional benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Company van and fuel card

Qualifications

• Minimum of level 2/3 City & Guilds in electrical installation or engineering.
• Proven experience in Solar Farm or BESS Construction.
• A full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations on site, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Supervise Electricians and coordinate team efforts.
• Conduct electrical testing on various systems.

Skills

Experience in solar farm and BESS construction

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Supervision of Electricians

Electrical testing of AC, DC, LV and HV systems

Education

Level 2/3 City & Guilds electrical installation or electrical engineering

City & Guilds 17/18th BS7671 Wiring Regs

ECS or EUSR Certification

IOSH Managing Safely or SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

Overview

Lead Field Electrician
Power Networks, Transmission & Distribution
Stourbridge DY9 8LU with national travel
£55,000 to £64,000 + Van + Fuel Card + Pension

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations on site ensuring projects are completed on time, compliant with safety and legal regulations and delivered to a high quality.
• The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience in solar farm and BESS construction, ICP works and system voltages ranging from 11kV to 132kV, including maintenance and troubleshooting activities in these sectors.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and civil drawings is essential.
• Supervision of Electricians and Electricians' Mates
• Support the Site Manager by overseeing and coordinating the work of the team.
• Assist in planning electrical installations, layout designs, and project timelines.
• Carry out complex installations and maintenance on DC, LVAC, and HV systems.
• Perform works on solar farms, BESS, and ICP-related infrastructure.
• Conduct electrical testing: AC, DC, HV, LV, communication systems.
• Work with switchgear, transformers, CTs, VTs, LV distribution boards, solar modules, inverter troubleshooting.
• Ability to terminate and gland cables, including familiarity with larger size cables.
• Perform continuity and verification checks on all cable types.
• Installation and mounting of electrical enclosures, cable trays / ladder racks.
• Manage workforce, tools, materials, and equipment, ensuring they are properly maintained and used efficiently.
• Act as an ambassador when interacting with external and internal customers, providing excellent service.
• Liaise with project managers, contractors, and other trades to coordinate efforts and address site-related challenges.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide training and technical guidance to Electricians and Electricians' Mates.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of level 2/3 City & Guilds electrical installation or electrical engineering
• City & Guilds 17/18th BS7671 Wiring Regs
• Proven Experience in Solar Farm Construction OR BESS Construction OR ICP works with system voltages 11kV-33kV
• Electrical testing of AC, DC, LV and HV Electrical Networks
• Cable terminations, glanding and verification
• Understand and interpret drawings and specifications
• ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) or EUSR
• IOSH Managing Safely or SSSTS/SMSTS
• A full UK driving licence

Hours

HOURS: 8-5, Overtime after 5. Travel and normal time.

What is on offer?

• Pension scheme, combined 9%
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Death in service
• Private health insurance
• Company van, fuel card
• Branded PPE is provided

Additional information

Would suit a M&E Engineer, Electrical Fitter, Operations Engineer, Site Engineer, Cabling Site Manager, Civil Foreman, Electrical Technician

If you can perform in such a role and have previous experience doing so, please send your CV to Cindy Anderson.

Job Info

Job Title: Lead Field Electrician

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Sector: Construction

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time