Onsite Engineer

Job description

About the Company

A Global EPC Contractor - Delivering Utility Scale Solar Energy & BESS

About the Role

Experienced Electrical / Civil and Mechanical Site Engineers to support the delivery of utility-scale solar PV power plants (5 MW and above).This is a site-based role focused on supervising electrical installation works, ensuring compliance with UK standards, and supporting successful project delivery from construction through commissioning.

You will work closely with the Construction Manager, project team, and subcontractors to ensure electrical works are completed safely, on time, and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate on-site works for utility-scale solar PV projects
• Review and interpret electrical designs, including PV layouts, DC/AC cabling, inverter stations, substations, and single-line diagrams
• Identify design discrepancies or constructability issues and report to the Construction Manager
• Provide daily progress updates on construction activities, programme status, and material deliveries
• Monitor and control electrical materials on site, including inverters, transformers, switchgear, cables, and containment
• Ensure all works comply with UK standards, project specifications, and HSE requirements
• Support inspections, snagging, testing, commissioning, and energisation activities
• Assist with the preparation of as-built drawings and handover documentation

Qualifications

• University or Technical Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Electrical Site Engineer or similar role
• Previous experience on utility-scale solar PV projects (+5 MW)
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV systems, earthing, cable installation, and grid connection works
• Excellent use of English
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel)
• Advanced use of AutoCAD software
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Construction experience
• Technical competence
• CSCS/ECS card and UK driving licence

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

18-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English