Electrical & Solar Project Supervisor

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Electrical & Solar Project Supervisor

Lincolnshire Based Nationwide Projects

Company and role context

Envo Talent is working in close partnership with a growing electrical and renewable energy business that has built a strong reputation for delivering commercial and industrial projects across the UK.

Operating for more than 20 years, the business provides electrical installation, lighting, heating, maintenance and Solar PV solutions for customers across industrial, warehousing, education, retail and commercial environments. With a directly employed engineering team and a growing renewable energy division, the company continues to secure long-term projects and expand its nationwide operations.

As part of that growth, they are now looking to appoint an Electrical & Solar Project Engineer to support the delivery of electrical and solar projects across the UK while working closely alongside senior management and operational teams.

This position has been created to support an increasing workload across commercial electrical projects, Solar PV installations and ongoing operations and maintenance activities.

Role overview

This is a varied and hands-on role that combines project delivery, technical support and operational coordination across both electrical and renewable energy works.

The successful candidate will support projects from initial survey and quotation stage through to delivery, commissioning and aftercare. Alongside project coordination responsibilities, the role also requires someone who remains technically capable and comfortable supporting engineers on-site where required.

You will work closely with the senior leadership team, managing engineers, coordinating subcontractors, liaising with clients and helping oversee the performance and maintenance of existing solar assets nationwide.

This role would suit someone from a commercial or industrial electrical background who enjoys taking ownership, solving technical issues and being involved across multiple areas of a growing business.

Salary and benefits

• 45,000 - 55,000+ basic salary depending on experience
• Company vehicle
• Private medical insurance
• Additional company benefits
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Opportunity to support the growth of an exciting business

Responsibilities and duties

• Support the delivery of commercial and industrial electrical projects across the UK
• Coordinate directly employed engineers and subcontractors across active sites
• Assist with project planning, scheduling and resource allocation
• Carry out technical site surveys and assessments
• Support quotation preparation, remedial pricing and project costing activities
• Liaise with clients throughout the project lifecycle and provide technical updates
• Support the delivery and ongoing operation of Solar PV systems nationwide
• Monitor SolarEdge portals and identify system performance issues
• Coordinate fault response, remedial works and maintenance activities
• Assist with electrical fault finding and technical troubleshooting
• Support commissioning and handover activities where required
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with company standards
• Maintain strong communication with operational teams, engineers and clients
• Provide practical on-site support and remain technically involved where required

Professional qualifications and experience

• Commercial or industrial electrical installation experience
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems and site delivery
• Experience within Solar PV installations, operations or maintenance
• Ability to manage multiple projects and operational activities simultaneously
• Experience communicating directly with engineers, subcontractors and clients
• Full UK driving licence

Highly desirable:

• Previous Project Engineer, Project Coordinator or Supervisory experience
• SolarEdge monitoring experience
• Quoting or estimating experience
• Solar PV servicing and fault-finding experience
• Testing and inspection qualifications
• ECS or JIB Gold Card
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
• AM2 qualification

Personal attributes and behaviours

• Organised and capable of managing changing priorities
• Comfortable working within a growing SME environment
• Practical and solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• Confident communicator with both clients and engineers
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Willingness to remain hands-on and support site teams when required
• Professional, reliable and proactive mindset

Envo Talent is acting as an employment partner for this vacancy. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Envo Talent and our client are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.