Senior Solar PV Electrical Site Supervisor – Contract

Matchtech; Exeter; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Expense reimbursement

40-hour week

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Electrical Site Supervisor for a contract role across Exeter & Buckinghamshire to support a utility-scale Solar PV project. The role focuses on safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of electrical installation activities, from module installation to grid connection, with strong emphasis on CDM compliance.

The position requires an electrical engineering qualification, 3+ years of site experience, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• 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: PV module installation, MV stations, Cable installation and testing, Grid connection works, 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

Electrical supervision

CDM awareness

HSE compliance

Site progression monitoring

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

RAMS review

ITP compliance

Non-conformity management

Job description

Matchtech is seeking an Electrical Site Supervisor for a contract role across Exeter & Buckinghamshire to support a utility-scale Solar PV project. The role focuses on safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of electrical installation activities, from module installation to grid connection, with strong emphasis on CDM compliance.

The position requires an electrical engineering qualification, 3+ years of site experience, and a valid UK driving licence.