Melanie Noble

Astute’s Renewables are proud to be working with one of Europe’s leading solar O&M specialists, supporting their continued UK growth. We are looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to join their team, covering the Bristol area, with occasional travel as required. This Field Service Engineer role offers a salary of £45,000, along with a company vehicle and fuel card plus door to door travel is paid. If you’re a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to join a business that values professionalism, reliability, and continuous improvement apply today with your CV Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role  

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience plus pay increases upon completion of training competencies.
• Door to Door travel paid
• Company vehicle and Fuel Card
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & company sick pay
• Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days
• Supportive culture with social events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a UK based renewable energy company who specialises in the development, construction and operation of both Commercial and utility scale solar projects, to recruit a Commissioning Manager to work flexibly hybrid on sites around the UK. The Commissioning Manager role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience plus benefits package including car allowance. If you have experience as a Commissioning  Manager taking ownership of the commissioning process for large-scale Solar projects and are ready for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you, apply today by submitting your CV. Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Operations Director, you will:

• Lead commissioning of utility-scale solar farms from initial testing to grid connection and handover.
• Operate and commission HV/LV switchgear, including circuit breakers, CT/VT measurements, and LV cold commissioning.
• Manage commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation to ensure full project and regulatory compliance.
• Perform G99/G100 testing and configure protection relays, including fault analysis and DNO approvals.
• Conduct point-to-point testing of control and communications cables and verify SCADA, metering, and comms systems.
• Review and support electrical designs, recommending improvements as needed.
• Coordinate testing and approvals with ICPs, DNOs, and grid operators.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records and ensure all work meets safety and industry standards.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Electrical or Power Engineering degree or HND, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• HV operational authorisation (SAP or AP level) preferred.
• Trained and certified in protection relay testing and configuration.
• Valid ECS/CSCS card and relevant HV/LV site authorisations.
• Proven experience commissioning utility-scale solar PV or large renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of HV systems up to 132kV, including protection, control, and switching operations.
• Experience with grid connection processes and liaising with DNOs and ICPs.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Excellent communication skills combined with a hands-on, practical approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to travel frequently to sites around the UK and stay away when needed.
• Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with project engineers, ICP contractors, and local DNOs to ensure safe and timely project delivery.

Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Manager role  

• Competitive salary + Company Van/Allowance
• Company Benefits including Income protection
• Company Laptop and Phone provided
• Professional growth support and development opportunities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment with travel opportunities.

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a UK based renewable energy company who specialises in the development, construction and operation of both Commercial and utility scale solar projects, to recruit an Operations Manager to work flexibly hybrid out of the office in the Warrington area and on sites around the UK. The Operations Manager role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience plus benefits package including car allowance. If you have experience as an Operations Manager leading on the delivery of large-scale renewable projects from early conception through to handover are ready for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you, apply today by submitting your CV. Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Operations Director, you will:

• Manage the full lifecycle of utility-scale and C&I solar projects from concept to handover.
• Lead feasibility, planning, design, and other pre-construction activities.
• Oversee construction works, including site activities, contractors, civil and electrical installation.
• Ensure all designs are delivered on-site as specified and manage any deviations.
• Coordinate closely with the Contracts Manager to understand contract terms, allocate risks, and manage changes.
• Develop realistic project plans, schedules, budgets, and ensure adequate resources.
• Deliver all required reporting (progress, cost, technical, safety, quality) to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks early, ensuring compliance with health, safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance and control, ensuring workmanship, materials, and testing meet required standards.
• Ensure successful commissioning and handover (PAC/FAC), including snagging, testing, documentation, and performance guarantees.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Renewable Energy Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Project Management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, APM, or other recognised qualifications are highly desirable.
• Delivered utility-scale solar projects in the UK (or comparable markets) from initial concept through to commissioning and handover.
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary project teams across design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Sound technical understanding of solar PV systems, grid connections (e.g., G99), and civil and electrical construction works.

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Exceptionally organised, capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously while balancing detailed tasks with overall project goals.
• Strong expertise in contract administration, reporting, risk mitigation, and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication skills combined with a hands-on, practical approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to travel frequently to sites, with flexibility to balance field and office responsibilities.

Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role  

• Competitive salary + Car Allowance
• Company Laptop and Phone provided
• Opportunity to work across office and site environments, gaining diverse experience.
• Professional growth through managing complex projects and improving processes.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment with travel opportunities.

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Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading renewable energy company, a market leader in solar operations, to recruit a Field Service Engineer covering the Cambridgeshire area with occasional travel for business needs. The role involves onsite service and maintenance of large-scale solar assets. This strategically important Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40k plus a vehicle. If you’re a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people first, upload your CV to apply today! Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

Professional Qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal Skills: The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays 
• Great company culture and regular social events 
• Bonus programme 
• Pension scheme 

INDREN

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Service Technician for its sites in West Cork Ireland. The Service Technician role comes with a salary of €41,400 plus overtime, bonus and pension scheme and great career progression opportunities. If you’re an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with a Level 3 or Equivalent qualification and you are looking to work for an organisation that offers a great team working environment, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Service Technician you will:  

• Performing maintenance both scheduled and unscheduled according to company manuals and regulations.
• Perform fault finding, troubleshooting and ad hoc repairs with autonomy when necessary.
• Carry out more complex repairs/exchanges of components in collaboration with technical support including the lead technician.
• Conduct all preparations works for maintenance activities.
• Ensure HSE is a high focus by always following the regulations in place.
• Ensure all equipment including vehicles to ensure all in good working and roadworthy order.
• Complete any reporting accurately and on time.
• Complete inventory checks and be responsible for ensuring materials needed are on site.
• Other required service tasks.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC, NVQ, Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical training/education.
• Basic HSE knowledge and ability to develop skill set in this area.
• Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data systems.
• Chester Step would be an advantage.
• Experienced in understanding technical data to fault find and problem solve.
• Knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.
• Must hold valid driving license.

    Personal skills The Service Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Able to work at heights, outside in all conditions.
• A great team player.
• Agile and able to adapt in a fast-paced industry.
• Flexible to work overtime.
• Proactive in their approach to tasks.

    Salary and benefits of the Service Technician role  

• Salary of €41,400 plus overtime 
• Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
• Mon-Fri working week, with weekends on call (1 in 3)
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme
• 5% company bonus

INDREN

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Service Technician for its site in Kilbraur, Scotland. The Service Technician role comes with a salary of circa £36,000, plus overtime, bonus and pension scheme and great career progression opportunities. If you’re an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with a Level 3 or Equivalent qualification and you are looking to work for an organisation that offers a great team working environment, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Service Technician you will:  

• Performing maintenance both scheduled and unscheduled according to company manuals and regulations.
• Perform fault finding, troubleshooting and ad hoc repairs with autonomy when necessary.
• Carry out more complex repairs/exchanges of components in collaboration with technical support including the lead technician.
• Conduct all preparations works for maintenance activities.
• Ensure HSE is a high focus by always following the regulations in place.
• Ensure all equipment including vehicles to ensure all in good working and roadworthy order.
• Complete any reporting accurately and on time.
• Complete inventory checks and be responsible for ensuring materials needed are on site.
• Other required service tasks.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC, NVQ, Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical training/education.
• Basic HSE knowledge and ability to develop skill set in this area.
• Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data systems.
• Chester Step would be an advantage.
• Experienced in understanding technical data to fault find and problem solve.
• Knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.
• Must hold valid driving license.

    Personal skills The Service Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Able to work at heights, outside in all conditions.
• A great team player.
• Agile and able to adapt in a fast-paced industry.
• Flexible to work overtime.
• Proactive in their approach to tasks.

    Salary and benefits of the Service Technician role  

• Salary of £35,190
• Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
• Mon-Fri working week, with weekends on call (1 in 3)
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme
• 5% company bonus

INDREN

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a utility scale solar O&M company to recruit a Junior Field Service Engineer for its sites in Bristol and the surrounding areas. This role comes with a salary of £32,000 - £36,000 DOE, company van and provides an excellent opportunity to move into the utility scale solar world. If you’re a qualified electrician and are looking to get into the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations you will:

• Assisting with planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements. Learning around reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and standard operating procedures
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys requests as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High Voltage and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical installation/maintenance work in either an industrial, commercial or even domestic capacity
• Full UK licence

Personal skills The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Keen to get into renewables A real passion for renewable technologies such as solar PV, battery storage etc
• Happy to travel around to sites in a field-based role

Salary and benefits of the Junior Field Service Engineer role

• Salary of between £32,000 to £36,000 Depending on experience
• Company vehicle
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Great opportunity to get into renewable energy

INDREN

Astute’s Renewables are proud to be working with one of Europe’s leading solar O&M specialists, supporting their continued UK growth. We are looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to join their team, covering the North Bristol area, with occasional travel as required. This Field Service Engineer role offers a salary of up to £40,000, along with a company vehicle and fuel card, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, expert-led environment focused on delivering high-quality service to large-scale solar assets. If you’re a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to join a business that values professionalism, reliability, and continuous improvement — apply today with your CV Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role  

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle and Fuel Card
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & company sick pay
• Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days
• Supportive culture with social events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

INDREN

Astute’s Renewables are proud to be working with one of Europe’s leading solar O&M specialists, supporting their continued UK growth. We are now recruiting for a Regional Field Service Team Lead, a key leadership role focused on effective team coordination, performance management, and driving operational excellence across the field service team. This role offers a salary of up to £45,000, along with a company vehicle and fuel card, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, expert-led environment focused on delivering high-quality service to large-scale solar assets. If you’re currently a Field Service Engineer with large scale solar experience ready to step into a leadership role, apply today with your CV Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Senior Management team, you will:

• Plan and allocate team resources effectively to meet operational goals.
• Review and analyse historic work orders to identify trends and improve performance.
• Monitor team KPIs and deliver regular feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Support quotation preparation and review of technical procedures and equipment.
• Act as the key interface between Project Managers and on-site field teams.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to engineers and technicians.
• Deliver updates on policy or procedural changes clearly and consistently.
• Lead regular team meetings, 1-to-1 reviews, and performance appraisals.
• Source and assess local contractors to support peak workloads or special projects.
• Manage van stock and tooling levels to ensure field team efficiency.
• Support with O&M duties as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Fiix or CMMS platforms would be an advantage.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership.
• Passionate about renewables, team development, and service excellence.
• Organised and dependable, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role  

• Starting salary of £40,000 with £5,000 uplift for leadership duties.
• Pay increases in line with additional internal certification gained (paid for training by the company)
• Company vehicle and Fuel Card
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & company sick pay
• Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days
• Supportive culture with social events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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