Mitie
Renewables LV commissioning engineer
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Mitie Power & Grid
Mitie Power & Grid brings together three ICP business units—G2 Energy, ESM Power, and Rock Power Connections—alongside Custom Solar, the UK’s leading behind-the-meter solar PV installer.
With over 400 specialist professionals across our ICP and solar teams—and access to thousands more engineering experts within Mitie—we are one of the UK’s largest and most experienced providers of grid connection and renewable energy services. We offer a comprehensive suite of specialist services across grid application, design, equipment procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing operations and maintenance. Our focus is on supporting decarbonisation through projects including utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage (BESS), and EV infrastructure.
Job Overview
Act as the central electrical technical interface between design, construction, CDM, procurement, commissioning, and external stakeholders.
Initially operate with direct local control of electrical delivery, surveys, reviews, and site support, with responsibility for commissioning, and developing the electrical delivery team.
The role expands into a formal ETDM function, providing consistent technical governance across multiple projects and workstreams.
Main Duties
- Lead Electrical Surveys and Grid Connection Activities
- Carry out and oversee electrical site surveys, assessing connection points and identifying any issues that could affect the project, such as network capacity, safety requirements, protection systems, or site access. Ensure all information is suitable for project design and submission to network operators.
- Provide Technical Support Throughout Projects
- Act as the main electrical point of contact for projects, supporting design, construction, commissioning, and energisation activities. Help resolve technical queries and assist teams in overcoming site and operational challenges.
- Review Designs and Ensure Compliance
- Support and lead the review of electrical designs to ensure they meet industry standards, company requirements, and manufacturer recommendations. Work closely with project teams to ensure designs are delivered as intended.
- Ensure Safe and Practical Project Delivery
- Review design changes and assess their impact on safety, quality, and buildability. Work with teams to ensure electrical systems can be installed and operated safely and efficiently.
- Manage Contractors and Supply Chain Performance
- Assess and approve electrical contractors, ensuring they have the required skills, qualifications, and documentation. Monitor performance throughout project delivery and promote high standards of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Support Equipment Selection and Procurement
- Review and approve electrical equipment and material selections, ensuring compatibility with project requirements. Assist with supplier inspections, factory testing activities, and the management of key equipment deliveries.
- Maintain Compliance and Develop Team Capability
- Support compliance with NICEIC requirements and certification standards. Help manage quality issues and corrective actions while contributing to the training, mentoring, and development of electrical teams.
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Essential
- Strong experience installing electrical works within renewable energy, utilities, industrial or power infrastructure projects.
- Good understanding of current BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and NICEIC requirements.
- Experience working with grid-connected systems and network operator processes.
- Ability to review electrical designs and ensure installations are delivered to the required standard.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (JIB Gold Card or equivalent).
- NVQ Level 3 in Inspection and Testing (2391-52 or equivalent).
Desirable
- Experience with both high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) systems, particularly within Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects.
- Experience working as, or managing, an Electrical Qualifying Supervisor (QS).
- Understanding of CDM regulations and design risk management.
- Experience supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT), commissioning, and energisation activities.
- Relevant Solar PV, Energy Storage (EESS), or EV qualifications aligned with EAS requirements.
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