Electrical Site Supervisor (Solar PV)

Electrical Site Supervisor (Solar PV) Location: Split location - Exeter and Buckinghamshire Rate: Up to £64.93 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 40 hours per week Sector: Renewable Energy / Solar PV Construction Travel:…

Inside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £55 – £64.93/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 8 October 2026

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Electrical Site Supervisor (Solar PV)

Location: Split location - Exeter and Buckinghamshire
Rate: Up to £64.93 per hour (Inside IR35)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Sector: Renewable Energy / Solar PV Construction
Travel: Client can support on Accommodation
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:
PV module installation
MV stations
Cable installation and testing
Grid connection works
Electrical commissioning
SMSTS, NEC4 Supervision Accreditation, or similar qualification.
Full UK Driving Licence.Additional Information

40-hour working week.
Expenses for accommodation, vehicle, and fuel reimbursed at cost where approved.
Candidates must confirm:
Current location.
Availability to start.
Whether accommodation would be required for the duration of the assignment.Interested?
If you have the electrical construction and site supervision experience required and are available for your next contract, we would like to hear from you

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