Electrical Site Supervisor (Solar PV)

Company: Gattaca
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Location: Leicester
Job Description:

We are recruiting for a contract Electrical Site Supervisor to support the delivery of a utility scale Solar PV project based at Leicester. This is a great opportunity to join a high profile renewable energy development and play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and high quality project execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor construction progress against programme and provide regular progress updates.
  • Verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, approved procedures and RAMS.
  • Assess quality of works against approved ITPs and inspection records.
  • Review contractor documentation including RAMS, Traffic Management Plans and Construction Management Plans.
  • Support the Project Manager in the administration of EPC and ICP contract obligations.
  • Prepare weekly site supervision reports covering progress, HSE statistics, labour and plant utilisation.
  • Conduct H&S audits, observations, and support CDM compliance activities.
  • Identify, log, and manage non-conformities (NCRs).
  • Carry out snagging inspections and oversee resolution of defects.
  • Monitor electrical commissioning and grid connection activities.
  • Support milestone verification and project acceptance activities.
  • Liaise with contractors, project stakeholders, and environmental representatives.

Requirements

  • Electrical Engineering qualification.
  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant site based experience.
  • Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and construction health & safety requirements.
  • Experience supervising electrical installation activities within infrastructure, renewables, or energy projects.
  • Solar PV project experience highly desirable, including:
  • MV stations
  • Cable installation and testing
  • Electrical commissioning
  • SMSTS, NEC4 Supervision Accreditation, or similar qualification.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Additional Information

  • Expenses for accommodation, vehicle, and fuel reimbursed at cost where approved.
  • Candidates must confirm:
  • Availability to start.
  • Whether accommodation would be required for the duration of the assignment.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026