Solar PV Electrician

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

20 days leave

Performance bonus

Tools provided

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a senior Solar PV Electrician (QC / SEAI Registered) based in Ireland with Dublin focus and nationwide travel. You will lead electrical aspects of domestic and commercial PV installations and sign off projects.

The role requires SEAI / QC credentials, a full Irish driving licence, and proven Solar PV installation experience. You will collaborate with surveyors, project managers, and installation crews, ensuring compliance and safety on every site.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician recognised in Ireland (QQI Level 6 or equivalent).
• QC (Qualified Certifier) status and ability to sign off electrical installations.
• SEAI-registered Solar PV installer or eligible (SEAI PV course completed).
• Proven Solar PV installation experience in domestic and commercial retrofits.
• Strong knowledge of Irish regulations and Safe Electric requirements.
• Full, clean Irish or EU driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical side of domestic and commercial PV installations.
• Sign off on projects as the responsible QC electrician.
• Collaborate with surveyors, project managers and install crews.
• Contribute to testing, certification, and SEAI grant paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with Safe Electric and Irish regulations.

Skills

Electrical installation

Sign-off experience

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Health & safety

Education

QQI Level 6 electrician

Tools

Solis inverter

Huawei inverter

SolarEdge

Job description

Solar PV Electrician (QC / SEAI Registered)

Location: Dublin-based with travel across Ireland

Salary: €75,000–€100,000 basic OTE up to c. €120,000

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

About Our Client

Our Client is a fast-growing renewable energy company specialising in Solar PV installations across Ireland. We deliver high-volume domestic and commercial projects and are scaling our operations significantly (currently 10–12 installs per week, with strong growth forecast).

We are now hiring an experienced Solar PV Electrician who can take a leading role in installations and sign-offs, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance on every project.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, hands-on role for a qualified electrician with strong Solar PV experience and SEAI / QC credentials.

You will:

• Lead the electrical side of domestic and commercial PV installations
• Act as the signing-off electrician on projects (SEAI / QC)
• Work closely with in-house surveyors, project managers, and install crews (roofers & electricians)
• Contribute to technical problem-solving, design input, and commissioning

For the right person, there is scope to grow into a broader leadership role (e.g. leading electrical standards, mentoring others, taking on pre-award meetings and design input).

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Commissioning

• Carry out full electrical installation of Solar PV systems (primarily retrofit, ~70% domestic / 30% commercial & industrial)
• Install and connect inverters, isolators, cabling, consumer unit works, generation meters and associated protection devices
• Commission systems, complete all testing, and verify that installations meet regulatory and manufacturer requirements
• Ensure all electrical works are completed to Safe Electric and relevant Irish regulations (ET101, etc.)

Compliance, Testing & Sign-off

• Act as the responsible QC electrician for projects, signing off installations where qualified and authorised to do so
• Complete all necessary certification, documentation, and SEAI grant-related paperwork for each install
• Maintain accurate test records, commissioning sheets, and as-built documentation
• Liaise with SEAI, Safe Electric and other bodies as required for inspections, audits or clarifications

Technical Support & Problem Solving

• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues on-site, including faults on inverters, string configuration, protection devices and grid connections
• Provide technical guidance to roofers and electricians on the crew, ensuring safe and efficient installation practices
• Support pre-installation planning, including review of survey information and system designs
• Participate in pre-award / client meetings where required to explain the electrical aspects of installations and answer technical queries

Health, Safety & Quality

• Ensure all works are carried out in line with company health & safety procedures and statutory regulations
• Promote safe working practices on-site, including correct use of PPE, lockout/tagout where appropriate, and adherence to method statements and risk assessments
• Champion quality standards across all electrical works, identifying opportunities to improve processes and workmanship

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with project managers, the operations team and warehouse personnel to ensure jobs are correctly scoped, resourced and ready-to-go
• Provide clear feedback from site regarding progress, issues, and any changes required to schedules or materials
• Support training and development of junior / apprentice electricians where appropriate

Required Experience & Qualifications

Must Have

• Fully qualified electrician (e.g. QQI Level 6 or equivalent) recognised in Ireland
• QC (Qualified Certifier) status and ability to sign off electrical installations
• SEAI-registered Solar PV installer OR at minimum fully eligible to be registered (SEAI PV course completed and certification in place, or equivalent “golden ticket”)
• Proven experience in Solar PV installation – ideally both domestic and commercial retrofits
• Strong knowledge of Irish electrical regulations, Safe Electric requirements and PV-specific standards
• Full, clean Irish (or EU equivalent) driving licence

Strongly Preferred

• Previous experience leading or supervising electrical crews on Solar PV installations
• Experience commissioning inverters (e.g. Solis, Huawei, SolarEdge, etc.), battery systems and monitoring platforms
• Experience working on retrofit projects including integration into existing electrical infrastructure
• Familiarity with SEAI grant process, documentation, and inspections

Nice to Have / Advantageous

• Experience contributing to system design, string layouts, protection co-ordination, etc.
• Prior involvement in pre-award meetings, client-facing technical discussions or site surveys
• Experience mentoring apprentices or junior electricians

Package & Structure

• Base Salary: typically €65,000–€75,000, depending on experience
• Tax-free subsistence: Approx. €46 per day (c. €10–11k per year, depending on days worked)
• Per-project bonus: c. €100 per project signed off (e.g. 5 projects/week x 50 weeks ≈ €25k)
• On-target earnings: Typically c. €100,000; for a high performer taking on additional leadership / design / pre-award responsibilities, total package can rise towards c. €120,000
• Company vehicle & tools: Company van provided with fuel card; all necessary tools and equipment supplied
• Hours: Approx. 08:00–17:00 typical workday. Travel to and from sites included; most sites within Dublin and neighbouring counties, with some nationwide work
• Holidays: 20 days’ annual leave (5 fixed over Christmas, 15 flexible) plus public holidays

Location & Travel

Dublin-based role; most existing electricians are Dublin-based

• Approx. 50% of work in Dublin;
• ~75% Dublin + surrounding counties;
• remaining ~25% nationwide

You must be comfortable with daily travel and occasional overnights when required for nationwide projects

Who This Role Suits

• Is confident technically and enjoys taking responsibility for quality and sign-off
• Wants to work in a fast-paced, high-growth solar business doing 10–12 installs per week
• Likes variety – domestic and commercial, different roof types, and a mix of onsite work and client interaction
• Is keen to progress into a more senior/lead role over time (technical lead, crew lead, pre-award input, etc.)