Field Services Engineer - Utility Scale Solar
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Job Title – Field Services Engineer – Utility Scale Solar
Their Purpose – An award-winning solar engineering consultancy specialising in project life-cycle services for utility-scale solar and storage projects. They support clients from early development through to design, construction, commissioning, and long-term operational optimisation. Known as the go-to expert in quality management, testing, inspection, and performance optimisation across large-scale assets in the UK and internationally.
Location &, flexibility – South West - Regular site work (typically 2–4 nights away per week) with some night work required for in-situ EL testing
Salary & Benefits: Up to £60k + company vehicle, competitive benefits package, Full training on specialist testing equipment and methodologies.
About the Job –
This is a highly hands-on technical role supporting the delivery of field services across utility-scale solar projects throughout the UK. You’ll play a key part in quality assurance, electrical testing, inspection, commissioning support, and advanced diagnostic testing using cutting-edge mobile laboratory technology.
You’ll work closely with the Engineering Services and Projects teams, contributing to both technical delivery and client-facing consultancy.
- Deliver electrical testing, inspection, installation, and modifications across solar PV assets
- Operate mobile test laboratories (van and trailer-based)
- Carry out in-situ EL imaging using tripod systems
- Generate RAMS and support SOP development
- Act as an Authorised Person (AP) for LV systems and manage isolations and Permit to Work
- Conduct electrical surveys for compliance
- Upload, store and interpret test data and reports
- Provide technical advice to clients and internal teams
- Support operational planning with the General Manager
- Manage relationships with clients, subcontractors, and supply-chain partners
- Ensure services are delivered on time, within scope and budget
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
- Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe practices
- Travel regularly to solar farms and client sites across the UK
About you -
- Proven experience working on large-scale ground-mounted solar assets
- (2391-52 or equivalent qualified)
- 18th edition qualified
- CSCS Card
- Authorised person (LV DC.AC) – APHV-2
- Strong hands-on experience with electrical testing, inspection, installation and commissioning and solid understanding of Electrical Safety Rules (ESR), including Permit to Work and isolations
- Experience working with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners
- Comfortable working away from home regularly
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high technical standards
- Ability to manage time effectively and work autonomously
If this one isn't quite right for you, then please still get in touch to discuss any other vacancies we have across the team.
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