Solar PV & Battery Technical Supervisor

Contact Solar LTD; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST workplace pension

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid remote in Chorley

Job summary

Contact Solar, part of EDF, is seeking an experienced Solar PV & Battery Technical Supervisor to join the Completions team in Chorley. This role offers an off-the-tools technical pathway while staying closely involved in live domestic solar PV and battery installations.

You’ll act as the assigned Technical Supervisor for installations, ensuring safety and compliance, reviewing designs and documentation, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Requires a recognised Level 3 electrotechnical qualification.
• Current BS 7671 qualification is essential.
• Inspection and Testing qualification (e.g. City & Guilds 2391-52) preferred.
• Current solar PV and energy storage qualifications or MCS Technical Supervisor competence.
• Experience in installing, commissioning, inspecting or supervising domestic solar PV and storage.
• Strong knowledge of MCS, Building Regulations, DNO, and manufacturer's instructions.
• Ability to review designs, test results and installation evidence for compliance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical requirements to installers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Act as assigned Technical Supervisor for solar PV and battery installations, ensuring safety, standards, quality and compliance.
• Determine appropriate supervision level for each installation based on work and crew competence.
• Monitor live installation evidence and perform remote technical checks via photos, documents, calls and video reviews.
• Request further evidence or corrective actions and escalate when necessary.
• Review electrical certification, tests, commissioning records and customer handover evidence.
• Ensure compliance with MCS, BS 7671, Building Regulations and manufacturer instructions.
• Approve installations or raise non-conformances and remedial requirements where needed.
• Close technical non-conformances after remedial work is demonstrated.
• Maintain auditable records of supervision decisions and technical reviews.
• Support MCS audits and provide technical feedback to partners and teams.
• Assist with technical queries and customer escalations across teams.

Skills

Level 3 electrotechnical qualification

BS 7671 knowledge

Inspection and Testing (2391-52)

MCS Technical Supervisor competence

Domestic solar PV experience

Clear communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Technical decision-making

Education

Level 3 electrotechnical qualification

BS 7671 qualification

City & Guilds 2391-52 or equivalent

MCS Technical Supervisor competence requirements

Tools

Jumptech or similar field-service system

Job description

Contact Solar, part of EDF

We’re looking for an experienced and appropriately qualified solar electrical professional to join our Completions team as a Solar PV & Battery Technical Supervisor.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to move into an off-the-tools technical role, while still staying closely involved in live domestic solar PV and battery installations.

The role

We’re hiring: Solar PV & Battery Technical Supervisor

Chorley, Lancashire – Hybrid / Office-based

£45,000–£55,000 basic salary

35 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Permanent, full-time

Contact Solar, part of EDF

We’re looking for an experienced and appropriately qualified solar electrical professional to join our Completions team as a Solar PV & Battery Technical Supervisor.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to move into an off-the-tools technical role, while still staying closely involved in live solar PV and battery installations.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Act as an assigned Technical Supervisor for solar PV and battery installations, taking responsibility for safety, technical standards, quality and compliance.
• Determine and record the appropriate level of supervision for each installation, considering the work involved and the installation team’s competence and performance.
• Monitor live installation evidence and complete remote technical checks using photographs, documentation, telephone calls and video reviews.
• Require further evidence or corrective action where concerns are identified, escalating installations requiring closer supervision or a site inspection.
• Review electrical certification, test results, commissioning records, designs, DNO documentation and customer handover evidence.
• Confirm compliance with MCS Installation Standards, BS 7671, Building Regulations, manufacturer instructions and Contact Solar requirements.
• Approve installations for completion or refuse technical sign-off, raising clear non-conformances and remedial requirements where necessary.
• Review completed remedial work and formally close technical non-conformances once compliance has been demonstrated.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of supervision decisions, technical involvement, installation reviews and sign-offs.
• Support MCS and Certification Body audits, identify recurring quality issues and provide technical feedback to installation partners and internal teams.
• Assist with technical queries, difficult installations and customer escalations, working closely with Completions, Installer Operations, Operational Compliance, Technical, Health & Safety and Customer Service.

What we’re looking for

• A recognised Level 3 electrotechnical qualification.
• Current BS 7671 qualification.
• Inspection and Testing qualification, such as City & Guilds 2391-52 or an approved equivalent.
• Current solar PV and electrical energy storage qualifications or personal certification meeting MCS Technical Supervisor competence requirements.
• Practical experience installing, commissioning, inspecting or technically supervising domestic solar PV and battery systems.
• Strong knowledge of MCS requirements, Building Regulations, DNO requirements, electrical certification, commissioning and manufacturer instructions.
• Ability to review designs, single-line diagrams, test results, installation evidence and technical documentation, identifying workmanship or compliance defects.
• Confidence making technical decisions and refusing sign-off where required standards or evidence haven’t been met.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to review a high volume of technical evidence while maintaining accurate, auditable records.
• Clear communication skills and confidence explaining technical requirements to installers, colleagues and customers.
• Comfortable using digital job-management and evidence-capture systems.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend installation sites when required.

Useful, but not essential

• Previous experience as an MCS Nominated Technical Person, Technical Supervisor or NICEIC Qualified Supervisor.
• Experience within a solar installation completions, compliance or technical-review team.
• Experience supporting MCS, NICEIC or other Certification Body audits.
• Experience using Jumptech or a similar field-service and job-management system.
• Manufacturer training covering domestic solar PV, inverter and battery systems.
• A recognised training, assessment, site-management or H&S qualification.

What we offer

• £45,000–£55,000 basic salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• 35 contracted hours per week, Monday–Friday.
• 22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• NEST workplace pension with 3% employer and 5% employee contribution on qualifying earnings.
• Business mileage reimbursed in line with company policy.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• The opportunity to play an important role in Contact Solar’s transition to the redeveloped MCS Installer Scheme.
• The opportunity to move into an off-the-tools technical position while remaining closely involved in live solar PV and battery installations.
• The backing of Contact Solar and the wider EDF group, with access to experienced operational, technical and compliance teams.
• Work location: Hybrid remote in Chorley, PR7 7NA

Interested in taking the next step in your solar career? We’d love to hear from you.

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