London
Electrician London £22.50 – £25.00 per hour Construo Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Solar PV Electrician to join a growing renewable energy installation team. This role is ideal for a qualified electrician with hands-on solar PV experience, confident across DC, AC, control wiring, and commissioning, with a strong understanding of UK regulations and industry best practices. Key Responsibilities • Install, commission, and maintain solar PV systems across residential, commercial, and industrial projects, • Carry out full electrical scope including:, • DC wiring: string configuration, isolators, fuse protection, combiners, containment, • AC wiring: inverter connections, distribution boards, generation meters, CT clamps, backup systems, • Control wiring: monitoring systems (Ethernet, RS485, Wi-Fi), optimisers, rapid shutdown systems, • Earthing & bonding: arrays, mounting structures, surge protection (SPDs), • Perform testing, inspection, fault-finding, and inverter diagnostics, • Complete commissioning paperwork, test certificates, and DNO notifications, • Ensure all installations comply with UK electrical and solar PV standards, • Follow strict health & safety procedures on all sites, • Work closely with roofers, engineers, and apprentices to deliver projects efficiently Requirements • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent), • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), • Proven experience working on solar PV installations, • Strong knowledge of inverters, optimisers, hybrid systems, and battery storage, • Ability to test, inspect, and commission systems independently, • Full UK driving licence Desirable: • C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing, • CSCS or ECS card, • Experience with DNO applications (G98 / G99) Knowledge of Regulations (Preferred) BS 7671 (18th Edition, including Section 712 – Solar PV Systems) IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar PV Systems MCS Standards (MIS 3002, MCS 012, MCS 017, MCS 004) ENA Engineering Recommendations (G98, G99, G100) BS EN 62446 (Testing & Commissioning) UK Health & Safety Regulations (CDM, Working at Height, PUWER, RAMS) What’s on Offer Competitive PAYE salary 20 days holiday + bank holidays Company vehicle, tools, and PPE provided Ongoing training & manufacturer certifications Clear progression into Senior Electrician or Supervisor roles Supportive team environment within a fast-growing renewable sector Apply Now If you’re a qualified electrician with solar PV experience looking for your next opportunity, apply today or contact Construo Recruitment for more information