Electrical Project Engineer (Solar PV)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

My client is a leading global industrial and energy company with a strong presence in all five continents covering the energy sector. The company is strategically placed at the forefront of the energy transition as a leading and integrated green utility, with an international presence, while establishing itself as a reference point of “green” metallurgy in the European landscape.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Electrical Engineers to enter the renewable sector. We are seeking full-time permanent electrical site engineers to join their construction team. The successful candidates will work closely under the project management team to manage the on-site operations during the construction period to ensure on schedule completion and compliance with the company’s high-quality standards.

Site based – UK (various site locations across UK)

Role Specifications:

• Studies and understands each project’s design provided by the engineering headquarters. Crosschecks and finds possible errors and reports to the Construction Manager.
• Reports verbally on a daily basis to the Construction/Project Manager regarding the construction progress and the materials received.
• Monitors the stock of construction materials
• Supervises and supports subcontractor activites and compliance to the design.
• Communicates design changes and updates to the subcontractors and ensures compliance.
• Monitors and ensures subcontractors quality controls in place.
• Implements the project quality control program.
• Overviews each subcontractor’s installation work quality and the precision to the design. Reports to the Construction Manager with evidence every time there is a quality breach.
• Evaluates construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans according to experience.
• Investigates damages, accidents or delays at the site, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Supports the implementation of corporate QHSE procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience of Electrical Engineering
• Preferably experience in Solar Power Plant construction
• University or Technical Degree in Electrical
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel)
• Advanced use of AutoCAD software
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Faversham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Electrical Engineering: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Right to to work in the UK (required)
• University or Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: EE Various UK