Renewable Installations Electrician - Team Lead

Renewable Installations Electrician (Team Lead)

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000–£55,000 + Progression + Training + Benefits 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.