Electrical Site Foreman
3 days ago
Oldham
Sphere Solutions are looking for an Electrical Site Foreman to start ASAP We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Foreman with a strong solar background to oversee operations on a solar farm project. This is a 6-week contract, requiring a candidate who is highly competent in managing DC solar installations as well as associated AC works, with proven experience leading teams on renewable energy projects. Key Responsibilities: • Supervise and coordinate daily site activities, with a primary focus on DC solar installations, • Lead and manage electrical teams, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are consistently met, • Oversee installation of solar panels, stringing, DC cabling, combiner boxes, and inverters, • Manage associated AC works including transformers, substations, and grid connections, • Ensure all work is carried out in line with project specifications, drawings, and industry regulations, • Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and enforce strict health & safety procedures, • Liaise with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery, • Monitor progress, report on milestones, and proactively resolve any on-site issues Requirements: • Proven experience as an Electrical Site Foreman within the solar or renewable energy sector, • Strong, hands-on background in solar (DC) installations is essential, • Good understanding of AC systems related to solar farm infrastructure, • Experience working on utility-scale solar farms preferred, • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, • SSSTS or SMSTS certification preferred, • ECS card, • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills What We Offer: • Competitive rates of pay, • 6-week contract on a solar farm project, • Opportunity for further work for the right candidate