O&M Field Service Engineer - Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk Region

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Lightsource Bp
Develops, finances, builds and operates utility-scale solar and energy storage projects globally.
Maintain solar plants via electrical upkeep, inspections, and reporting
6 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
1,301 Employees
Service Specialisms
Development
Financing
Build
Operate
Engineering
Asset Management
Operations and Maintenance
Project Development
Sector Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Solar
Energy
Utilities
Infrastructure
Commercial
Landowner Partnerships
Project Financing
Role
What you would be doing
electrical maintenance
solar plant
preventative tasks
corrective tasks
report generation
subcontractor management

As a Field Service Engineer, you will ensure the efficient maintenance of solar plants, performing both preventative and corrective tasks to keep our operations running smoothly.

  • Take full ownership of assigned sites.
  • Deliver electrical maintenance services across a specified region, with occasional travel to other regions for additional support.
  • Perform maintenance on electrical components, inverters, modules, CCTV/security systems, monitoring systems, and structures.
  • Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures, actively participating in risk assessments.
  • Assist in compiling insurance and warranty claims.
  • Provide detailed reports according to Lightsource BP standards, which can be prepared remotely.
  • Manage relationships with local subcontractors.
What you bring
lv1
bs7671
nvq3
city guilds
inverter cert
hse

Location: Ideal candidates will be located in or around the Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk Region.

  • Passionate about renewables (highly desirable).
  • Ability to safely pass LV1 assessment.
  • Positive, adaptable, and willing to learn.
  • Comfortable working outdoors.
  • Advantageous: Experience working at heights.
  • Clean, full driving licence.
  • Team player with good time-management and punctuality.
  • Electrically trained with qualifications such as BS7671 and Level 3 Electrical NVQ or equivalent (e.g., completed apprenticeship, IET).
  • Recognized electrical qualifications, such as City and Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition).
  • Problem-solving attitude and technical curiosity.
  • Any inverters maintenance course and testing/inspection certification 2391 are advantageous.
  • HSE awareness.
  • Desirable: Experience as an Electricians Mate, industrial PV installation maintenance, inverter maintenance, and HV switching.
  • Capable of working remotely without close supervision.
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
Benefits

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Training + Development
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Company
Overview
>60 GW
Development Pipeline
The company manages a development pipeline exceeding 60 GW of solar energy projects.
260 MW
Texas Solar Farm
A notable solar farm in Texas with a capacity of 260 MW.
200 MW
Australia Solar Farm
A large solar farm in Australia with a capacity of 200 MW.
1.3 GW
Power-Purchase Agreements
The company signed 1.3 GW in power-purchase agreements during 2024.
US$4.8B
US Financing
Secured over US$4.8 billion in financing in the US since 2019.
  • Partnered early with BP—first through investment, then full acquisition.
  • Adopts a capital-light model: develops, engineers, and constructs large solar farms before farming down stakes to partners.
  • Operates projects across 19 markets with multi-gigawatt capacity.
  • Typical projects include large solar farms and innovative agrivoltaic sites grazing sheep between panels.
  • Pioneers advanced tech like bifacial panels, machine-learning solar trackers, and the UK’s first night-time reactive-power solar service.
Culture + Values
  • Safety is deeply ingrained in our culture.
  • Sustainability is one of our core values.
  • Empowered to change the world.
Environment + Sustainability
4.4 TWh Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Generated
Owned assets produced 4.4 terawatt-hours of clean energy, avoiding over 2.64 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions in 2024.
30%+ Capacity Increase
Renewable Capacity Growth
The company expanded its renewable energy capacity by over 30% in 2024, reaching a global total of 11.8 gigawatts.
55% Fewer Accidents
Improved Safety Performance
The company reported a significant 55% reduction in vehicle accidents compared to the previous year, with injury rates remaining low at 0.36 (internal) and 0.78 (external).
  • Developed 3 GW in 2024, 30%+ increase; total global capacity 11.8 GW.
  • Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) reduced 15% vs 2023; Scope 3 intensity down 17% vs 2021 baseline.
  • 95% of key suppliers now subject to responsible supply-chain ESG due diligence (up from 40% in 2023).
  • Absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions target: –42% by 2030 vs 2021.
  • Scope 3 GHG intensity target: –52% per MW by 2030 vs 2021.
  • 72% of operational US assets incorporate agrivoltaics; 63 new farmer contracts in 2024 (50% growth).
Inclusion & Diversity
2023 Initiatives
DEI Progress
Conducted a company-wide DEI survey and implemented benchmarking across key regions.
  • Set targets to increase gender representation in leadership (specific metrics not publicly disclosed)
  • Ongoing efforts to track and report gender breakdowns annually via sustainability reporting
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