Solar QA/QC Engineer

Contract QA/QC Solar Engineer  Utility Scale (Midlands)

Location

Midlands, UK (Site-based)

Contract Length

12 Months

Day Rate

Competitive DOE

Overview

We are supporting a leading renewable energy Developer delivering utility-scale solar PV projects across the UK and are seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer for a live project in the Midlands.

This is a site-based quality role covering both civil and electrical works, ensuring full compliance from construction through to commissioning and handover.

This role sits at the interface between delivery and client — so beyond technical QA, we are looking for someone who understands what it means to operate on behalf of a developer or asset owner, not just an EPC contractor.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading QA/QC activities across a utility-scale solar site (30MW+)
• Managing quality inspections across: 
  • Civils (earthworks, piling, cable routes, structures)
  • Electrical (DC/AC installation, inverters, cabling, containment)
• Ensuring works are delivered strictly in line with drawings, specs, and ITPs
• Managing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and QA documentation packs
• Raising, tracking, and closing NCRs and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Conducting snagging and punch list inspections throughout construction phases
• Supporting commissioning readiness and handover preparation
• Ensuring full traceability of materials, installation records, and test results
• Working closely with Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors to resolve issues quickly
• Acting as a key interface between site delivery teams and the client/asset owner

What we’re looking for

• Proven QA/QC experience on utility-scale solar PV projects 
• Strong understanding of both civil and electrical construction quality processes
• Experience working in EPC or principal contractor environments
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specs, and QA documentation
• Strong experience with ITPs, NCRs, and quality assurance systems

Strong Advantage (Highly Desirable)

• Experience working directly with or reporting into a developer / asset owner
• Comfortable in client-facing roles on live projects
• Understanding of how developers assess: 
  • quality compliance
  • build assurance
  • long-term asset risk
• Experience attending client meetings, inspections, or witness testing

Candidates who have only worked purely EPC-side are still considered, but those with developer/owner-facing exposure will stand out significantly

Additional Desirable Experience

• Solar farm or BESS project experience
• CSCS card (essential)
• SMSTS or IOSH
• HNC/HND or equivalent engineering background
• Exposure to HV / grid-connected projects
• NEC contract awareness

Contract Details

• 12–24 month duration
• Midlands-based utility-scale solar project
• Outside IR35 (project dependent)
• Immediate / short notice preferred
• Strong pipeline of UK solar & BESS work

Apply

If you have strong QA/QC experience on large-scale solar projects and are comfortable operating in a client-facing, developer-led environment, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.