Lead Solar PV Installer

MDE Consultants Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Long term career development

Job summary

MDE Consultants Ltd in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Lead Solar PV Installer to oversee commercial rooftop installations on nationwide projects. You will lead on-site teams, ensure electrical connections, cabling, and mounting systems meet safety and quality standards.

This permanent role offers a company van and fuel card, travel 3–5 days per week, and long-term career development within a UK solar contractor.

Qualifications

• Commercial rooftop Solar PV installation experience.
• Experience with DC cabling, containment and electrical connections.
• Knowledge of roof types and PV mounting systems.
• Ability to read drawings and work independently.
• CSCS card or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Willingness to travel and stay away 3–5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Installing electrical systems on commercial rooftop Solar PV projects.
• DC cable stringing, installation & testing.
• Installing cable containment, trays, trunking & inverter frameworks.
• Electrical connections & basic system commissioning.
• Reading technical drawings & setting out PV systems.
• Working with different roof types & mounting systems.
• Ensuring high standards of health, safety & installation quality.

Skills

Solar PV install

DC cabling

Roof mounting systems

Reading drawings

CSCS card

UK driving licence

Travel readiness

Job description

Lead Solar PV Installer

Company Van & Fuel Card | Permanent | Up to £50k

Location: Midlands with UK travel

Salary: Up to £50,000

Travel: Nationwide projects, staying away 3 to 5 days per week

We're recruiting for an experienced Lead Solar PV Installer to join an established UK contractor specialising in large commercial rooftop Solar PV installations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Installing electrical systems on commercial rooftop Solar PV projects.
• DC cable stringing, installation & testing.
• Installing cable containment, trays, trunking & inverter frameworks.
• Electrical connections & basic system commissioning.
• Reading technical drawings & setting out PV systems.
• Working with different roof types & mounting systems.
• Ensuring high standards of health, safety & installation quality.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company van & fuel card provided.
• Permanent position with an established UK Solar PV contractor.
• Varied commercial & industrial rooftop projects.
• Long term career development opportunities.

What You'll Need

• Previous commercial rooftop Solar PV installation experience.
• Strong understanding of DC cabling, containment & electrical connections.
• Knowledge of roof types & PV mounting systems.
• Ability to read drawings & work independently.
• CSCS Card or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Willingness to travel & stay away 3 to 5 days per week