Renewable Installations Electrician - Team Lead

Renewable Installations Electrician (Team Lead)

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000–£55,000

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Job Type: Full‑time Work Location: Hybrid remote (Milton Keynes MK14)

Do you want a role where you can progress? Do you want to directly influence the growth of a business? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Leading a team for one of the most innovative renewable manufacturers in the UK?

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly expanding international renewable energy technology company near Milton Keynes. They design and supply their own solar inverters, battery storage systems, and smart energy platforms, and are now building fully integrated systems including solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps, and smart energy solutions.

They are establishing an in‑house UK installation division, initially delivering ECO4, social housing retrofit, and funded decarbonisation projects, later expanding into private and commercial work.

This is a rare opportunity to join a manufacturer at scale‑up stage, with clear progression into technical, design, supervisory, and management roles.

The Role

You will install and support full renewable energy systems, including:

• Solar PV
• Battery storage
• Heat pumps
• Smart energy management systems

The role covers domestic, retrofit, and funded programmes, with UK‑wide travel (primarily London region).

Initially hands‑on, the role will evolve into:

• System design support
• Compliance and quality oversight
• Supervising installation teams
• Supporting MCS‑compliant delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and test solar PV and battery systems
• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments
• Assist with system design and planning
• Complete commissioning documentation and installation reports
• Support ECO4 and social housing retrofit delivery
• Ensure compliance with PAS 2030/2035, PAS 63100, BS 7671
• Assist with DNO applications (G98/G99)
• Carry out diagnostics and fault finding
• Provide technical support to installation teams
• Help develop installation standards and procedures
• Work closely with project managers and retrofit coordinators
• Contribute to building a high‑performing installation division

We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 qualified electrician
• Proven solar PV and battery installation experience
• Experience in ECO4, social housing, or funded retrofit schemes
• Strong understanding of PAS standards and BS 7671
• Interest in system design and technical progression
• Comfortable working in retrofit environments
• Confident working with coordinators, housing associations, and scheme partners
• Ambitious and motivated to grow into a leadership role

Mandatory Requirements

• 18th Edition (BS 7671)
• Inspection Testing (2391/2394/2395)
• ECS Gold Card
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to complete electrical certification
• Willingness to travel across the UK

Health Safety Requirements

• ECS or CSCS card
• Experience working with RAMS
• Safe working at height
• Strong understanding of PPE and site safety
• Electrical isolation and safe testing competence

Desirable Certifications

• Working at Height
• Manual Handling
• Asbestos Awareness
• First Aid at Work

Why Join Our Client?

• Work directly with advanced renewable technology
• Be involved in solar PV, battery, heat pump, and smart energy systems
• Help build a new installation division from the ground up
• Work on ECO4, social housing, and decarbonisation projects
• Clear progression into technical or supervisory roles
• Long‑term opportunity within a rapidly scaling renewable manufacturer

How to Apply

If you have the relevant experience, please send your CV.

Application Process: Submit your CV to James Feeley, Department Lead at Unify Renewables. Unify HQ Limited is acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy. We thank all applicants, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted