Lead Electrician - Renewables

Overview

Lead electrician overseeing installations, testing, certification and team mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

• installation
• commissioning
• testing
• certification
• mentoring
• collaboration

Tasks

This is a career-defining opportunity to step into a senior, trusted role where you’ll lead the electrical function, shape how the division grows, and work closely with the wider operations team. -Installing and commissioning electrical systems, including: -Testing, inspecting and certifying all electrical work (acting as sign-off lead) -Mentoring the apprentice electrician and helping shape the future of the department -Supporting the expansion of general electrical contracting, such as: -Collaborating with the renewables and heating teams

Requirements

• inspection
• solar pv
• qualified electrician
• supervising
• communication
• autonomy

What You Bring

You’ll excel in this role if you’re someone who wants more responsibility, more autonomy, and the chance to help build an electrical function. -Able to carry out inspection, testing and certification (2391 or equivalent preferred) -High professional standards, reliability, and strong communication -Strong domestic or commercial experience -Experience with solar PV, EV installations or heat pumps -Fully qualified electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) -Experience supervising or mentoring others

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Benefits

£40,000 – £50,000 + 9-Day Fortnight + No Nights Away -Solar PV -New-build electrical services -Clear progression – lead the electrical side and mentor an apprentice -No regular overnight stays – work stays local (typically within 1–1.5 hours of Nottingham) -Additional residential and light commercial work -9-day fortnight OR Friday afternoons off -Local working area – minimal travel, no regular nights away -Supportive, family-feel culture -£40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience -20 days holiday + Christmas Eve + New Year’s Eve -9-day fortnight (every other Friday off) OR Friday afternoons off -Company pension

About Net Zero Evolution

-Founded to connect pioneering professionals with the fastest‑growing zero‑carbon transport and energy projects worldwide. -Built on decades of recruitment experience, the company evolved into a specialist in engineering, operations, and critical project hires. -Operates across North America and the UK, offering direct hire, contract staffing, retained search, and bespoke workforce solutions. -Typical placements range from project engineers and installation technicians to C‑suite roles within EV, wind, solar, rail, and hydrogen sectors. -Specialist sectors include EV charging, battery storage, e‑mobility, autonomous vehicles, maritime, wind, solar, and green hydrogen infrastructure. -Earned industry recognition, winning awards for sustainable transportation recruitment and managing director excellence.

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