At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical governance and compliance for solar PV and renewable installations.
- Company: Join a growing Solar & Renewables business making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and a chance to shape the future of energy.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic industry.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of renewable energy and influence technical standards.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Electrical Qualifying Supervisor or qualified electrician required.
We're working with a growing Solar & Renewables business that is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Qualifying Supervisor to support the continued development of its new renewable energy division. This is a key technical position within the business, responsible for providing electrical governance, compliance oversight and accreditation support across solar PV, battery storage and associated renewable technologies. The successful candidate will act as the company's nominated Electrical Qualifying Supervisor, ensuring installations meet the required standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
The role would suit an experienced Electrical Qualifying Supervisor, Technical Manager, Lead Electrician or Senior Electrician with strong experience in inspection, testing, certification and electrical compliance.
The Role
- Act as the nominated Electrical Qualifying Supervisor, subject to relevant accreditation requirements
- Provide technical oversight across solar PV, battery storage and renewable installations
- Ensure electrical works comply with BS 7671, MCS and relevant NICEIC/NAPIT standards
- Oversee inspection, testing, commissioning and certification
- Review Electrical Installation Certificates, test documentation and quality records
- Lead technical audits and support accreditation assessments
- Manage non-conformances and corrective actions
- Provide technical guidance to employees and subcontractors
- Develop and maintain electrical compliance procedures and technical standards
- Monitor workmanship, documentation and installation quality
- Support workforce competence and technical authorisation
- Assess subcontractors from a technical compliance perspective
- Provide guidance on complex installation and commissioning issues
- Support G98/G99, DNO processes and export limitation requirements
- Identify recurring technical issues and implement improvements
- Ensure electrical safety procedures are consistently followed
- Act as the technical point of contact for certification bodies and external auditors
About You
We're looking for an experienced electrical professional who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to provide practical guidance across a growing installation operation. You'll ideally have:
- Significant experience as a qualified electrician
- Strong inspection, testing and certification experience
- Previous Electrical Qualifying Supervisor / QS experience
- Experience within solar PV, battery storage or renewable energy
- Strong knowledge of BS 7671 and UK electrical regulations
- Experience with electrical audits, compliance and technical reviews
- Experience working with NICEIC, NAPIT and/or MCS accredited organisations
- Knowledge of G98/G99 applications
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A practical, hands-on approach to technical problem solving
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing renewable energy operation at an exciting stage of its development. You'll have genuine influence over technical standards, compliance, accreditation and installation quality, while helping shape the electrical governance of a developing solar and renewables division. North West-based candidates are particularly encouraged to apply, with Crewe expected to form an important part of the role.
Salary & Hours
£42,000-£48,000 per annum DOE
Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
Permanent, full-time position
Crewe-based / North West
If you're an experienced Electrical QS looking for the opportunity to take a key technical role within a growing Solar & Renewables operation, I'd love to hear from you.
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