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Lead Electrician (Solar PV & Battery Storage)
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 53,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South West
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Lead Electrician (Solar PV & Battery Storage)
The position involves extensive UK travel, with one day per month at the Newhaven head office.
£55 000 per annum + Company car + further benefits
Start date: January 2026
Qualified electrician with hands-on experience delivering commercial and industrial grid-tied Solar PV systems needed to cover sites in the UK. Knowledge of battery storage and SolarEdge technology is preferred. The Lead Electrician will oversee site operations, manage teams and subcontractors, and ensure all commercial Solar PV projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards. Your experise in connecting PV and battery systems for web monitoring will be essential in this role. If you are keen to take on a leadership role and ready to make long-term impact, keep reading!
You will report directly to the Project Services Director.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate installation teams and subcontractors across multiple UK sites.
• Oversee commercial Solar PV, lighting and battery storage installations from start to finish.
• Conduct pre-tender surveys and provide technical input on design and procurement.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety legislation and company standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers, addressing questions and concerns.
• Supervise testing, commissioning and handover of completed systems.
• Inspect new and existing installations, resolving technical or performance issues.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting for all projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and uphold quality and safety standards.
• Travel to UK sites, as majority of your time will be spent on-site.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
• C&G 2360 Part 1 & 2, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• C&G 2391 (or 2394/2395) and 18th Edition (BS 7671).
• MCS-accredited training/certification in Solar PV installation (e.g. C&G 2922, BPEC or LCL Level 3 in Solar PV and EESS).
• Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS).
• ECS Gold Card and full, clean UK driving licence.
• Leadership experience managing installation teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skillsBefore You Apply
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