At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee electrical compliance for renewable energy installations and ensure high-quality workmanship.
- Company: Fast-growing renewable energy installer based in Reading, focused on solar PV and battery storage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and a chance to influence industry standards.
- Other info: Opportunity for genuine progression into senior leadership roles.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team making a real impact in renewable energy across the UK.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification and experience in solar PV or battery systems.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Overview
Our Client is a rapidly growing renewable energy installer and Data Centre fit out company based in Reading, delivering high‑quality solar PV, battery storage, and air‑source heat pump systems across the UK and Europe.
They are seeking an experienced Qualified Supervisor (QS) to oversee electrical compliance across the south east, ensuring installation quality, and maintain accreditation standards across all renewable technologies.
The QS will act as the company’s technical lead for electrical safety, certification, and regulatory governance, ensuring every installation meets the highest standards of workmanship, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the company’s Qualified Supervisor for solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, and ASHP installations.
Ensure all electrical works comply with BS 7671, MCS standards, DNO requirements, Building Regulations, and RECC.
Oversee and sign off electrical work, test results, commissioning sheets, and compliance documentation.
Maintain and update internal technical procedures, installation standards, and quality systems.
- Review and approve solar PV and battery system designs, ensuring correct sizing, inverter selection, cable calculations, and protection measures.
Validate ASHP electrical requirements, including load assessments, breaker sizing, and safe isolation.
Provide technical guidance to surveyors, designers, and installation teams during pre‑installation assessments.
- Conduct on‑site audits to ensure installations meet company standards for safety, tidiness, and long‑term reliability.
Ensure installations follow the correct workflow: survey, design, installation, testing, commissioning, and customer handover.
Oversee safe working practices including roof access, DC/AC isolation, battery safety, and ASHP electrical integration.
- Mentor electricians, solar installers, and ASHP engineers.
Deliver training on electrical safety, testing procedures, renewable technologies, and commissioning standards.
Ensure all staff follow correct testing, inspection, and certification processes.
- Provide expert technical support to customers when required.
Ensure customers receive accurate system performance information, monitoring app setup, and maintenance guidance.
Maintain the company’s reputation for clear communication, honest advice, and high‑quality service.
- Maintain compliance with MCS, NAPIT/NICEIC, RECC, and other accreditation bodies.
Prepare documentation for audits, surveillance visits, and renewals.
Manage DNO applications (G98/G99) and ensure correct submission and approval.
- Required Qualifications & Experience
- NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification AM2 / AM2S / AM2E 18th Edition (BS 7671)
- Level 3 Inspection & Testing (2391‑52 or equivalent)
- Experience in solar PV, battery storage, or ASHP electrical integration
- Strong understanding of MCS standards, electrical compliance, and renewable system safety
- Ability to lead teams, manage technical risk, and uphold high installation standards
Desirable Experience
- Experience commissioning hybrid solar‑battery systems
- Experience with ASHP electrical requirements and integration
- Knowledge of monitoring platforms such as Solis, Giv Energy, Sunsynk, Tesla
- Experience working with premium renewable products and long‑term performance warranties
- Why Join Our Client
Work with a company committed to quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Join a fast‑growing renewable energy provider expanding across South East, influence installation standards, technical processes, and future product offerings.
Genuine progression into senior leadership as the business scales.
How to Apply
If you have the relevant experience and skills, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to James Feeley, Department Lead at Unify Renewables.
Unify HQ Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
If your experience matches, please forward your CV immediately.
We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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