Electrical Project Engineer (Solar PV)
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrical Project Engineer (Solar PV) roles across Samuel Knight Energy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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