Solar Electrician

Role Overview

As a Solar Electrician for Fuse's dedicated Solar PV division, you will play a pivotal role in scaling a rapidly growing business line. This is a directly involved position suited to experienced Solar professionals with strong technical capabilities, project leadership skills, and an established understanding of the Solar market.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead Solar PV projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and technical requirements.
• Manage through the operational lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and completion.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, local authorities, and Distribution Network Operators (DNOs).
• Conduct financial modelling for project feasibility and potential scenarios.

Technical Design:

• Design optimised Solar PV systems across roof-mounted, ground-mounted, industrial, or bespoke structures.
• Produce technical designs, layouts, and system specifications, while maintaining compliance with regulations as required.
• Utilise software tools such as OpenSolar or PVSyst to model and optimise system yield and performance.

Grid Connections:

• Liaise between relevant DNOs and clients to submit G98/G99 applications.
• Manage the grid connections process from application through to approval and energisation.

Business Strategy:

• Develop and grow the Solar PV division.
• Identify commercial opportunities and analyse strategic partnerships, including supplier and contractor negotiations.
• Leverage industry relationships to build a robust project pipeline across the Solar PV supply chain.

Requirements

• Proven experience in residential and/or C&I Solar PV design and project management.
• Strong electrical background with demonstrable technical leadership.
• Experience managing grid connections for projects.
• 3+ years' experience in the Solar sector.
• Track record of successfully delivered Solar PV projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work across the UK.

Qualifications & Certifications

Essential

• Full Level 3 Electrical Installation Qualification.
• City & Guilds 2382-22 (BS7671 Wiring Regulations).

Desirable

• Dedicated Solar PV qualification – City & Guilds 2399 or EAL Solar PV.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive bonus and overtime rate.
• Full-time, stable employment in a rapidly growing sector.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities (e.g. EV charger installation, solar, battery storage).
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven company making a tangible impact on the future of energy.