Job Description
Quality / Commissioning Electrical Supervisor – Utility-Scale Solar PV
South West England & Midlands (Travel Required)
Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Quality / Commissioning Electrical Supervisor to support the delivery of utility-scale solar PV projects across the South West and Midlands.
This is a permanent position with site travel required. Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing electrical quality assurance and commissioning activities, ensuring all installations are compliant with design specifications, industry standards, and project requirements, and fully tested prior to grid connection and handover.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and monitor the quality of electrical installation works on site
* Coordinate electrical testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities
* Review ITPs, method statements, and risk assessments
* Witness and sign off key testing activities including cable testing, inverter commissioning, transformer energisation, and protection testing
* Identify and manage non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
* Support the preparation of commissioning dossiers and handover documentation
* Ensure systems are fully compliant and ready for grid connection
* Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards during testing and energisation phases
Flexibility to work extended hours during critical commissioning and energisation periods is required.
Requirements
* Proven experience in electrical supervision, QA/QC, or commissioning roles
* Background in utility-scale solar, substations, or large infrastructure projects
* Strong knowledge of MV/LV systems, inverters, transformers, and protection systems
* Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
* Relevant electrical qualifications (NVQ, HNC/HND or equivalent)
* ECS/CSCS card (SMSTS/SSSTS desirable)
* Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)