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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