Solar PV Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle - EV option

Free EV charging on-site

Home charging reimbursed

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Profit share

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Solar PV Engineer to join the Greater Manchester team. The role focuses on technical surveying, pre-construction support and on-site electrical feasibility for commercial solar projects across the UK.

You will conduct site surveys, assess LV equipment, and assist with design, installation and O&M activities, with a mix of office, home and field site work. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and 18th Edition
• 2391 Inspection and Testing
• MCS-recognised Solar PV qualification such as City & Guilds/EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
• Experience in surveying electrical infrastructure, identifying connection points, cable routing, inverter locations and on-site audits

Responsibilities

• Complete site surveys and technical feasibility assessments
• Support design and pre-construction teams
• Assess on-site LV equipment and distribution systems
• perform O&M fault-finding and remedial works on solar PV and battery storage
• Provide electrical and technical support to project delivery teams including reviewing certification documents

Skills

Electrical surveying

On-site troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

NVQ Level 3

18th Edition

2391 Inspection and Testing

MCS Level 3 Solar PV

City & Guilds/EAL Level 3 Solar PV Installation

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Position: Solar PV EngineerLocation: Greater ManchesterSalary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) We currently have an opportunity available with our client, a well-established solar PV contractor who specialises in the surveying, installation and O&M of commercial solar PV systems anywhere in size from 50kW to 1mW. This opportunity will initially be focused on the technical surveying and pre-construction section of commercial solar PV projects and will evolve to include complex installation technical support and O&M activities.

Solar PV Engineer Job OverviewWorking hybrid from the company's office in Greater Manchester, from home, and out on sites across the UK (little to no staying away involved)Completing site surveys, technical feasibility assessments and working closely with the design and pre-construction teamsAssessing on-site LV equipment including distribution systems, switchgear and incoming electrical suppliesCompleting routine O&M, fault-finding and remedial repair works on solar PV and battery storage systemsProviding electrical and technical support to project delivery teams, including reviewing electrical certification documents, completing site audits and providing on-site technical support

Solar PV Engineer Job RequirementsFully qualified Electrician, holding NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, 18th Edition and 2391 Inspection and TestingIdeally holding an MCS-recognised Solar PV qualification such as City & Guilds/EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small-Scale Solar Photovoltaic SystemsConfident in completing electrical site surveys including surveying existing electrical infrastructure, identifying suitable connection points, cable routing, containment and inverter locationsExperienced in hands‑on solar PV installations on a commercial scale, with any battery storage system experience being highly desirableFull UK driving licence, based within a commutable distance of Leigh, Greater Manchester and happy to travel where necessary

Solar PV Engineer Salary & BenefitsBasic salary £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experienceCompany vehicle - EV option, with personal use availableFree EV charging on-site, with home charging reimbursed28 days holiday, plus bank holidaysCompany profit share schemeCompany pension schemeHealthcare cash plan after probation