Quality Assurance Supervisor / Solar Technical Auditor

Job description

Location: Southern England

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company: Next Generation Utilities (NGU)

Company Description

Next Generation Utilities (NGU) specializes in nationwide installation services for metering and renewable energy solutions within the UK’s energy and utilities sector. Supported by a team of over 100 skilled engineers, NGU delivers high-quality technical expertise across the country.

NGU also operates its own in-house Meter Installation Training Academy, providing industry-specific training and continuous professional development to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical competence.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solar Technical Auditor / Electric Qualified Supervisor to join our fast-growing renewables team.

This is a full-time, field-based role responsible for conducting technical audits, inspections, and site surveys to ensure Solar PV and Battery Storage installations comply with:

• Internal company procedures
• Client requirements
• Industry regulations
• Electrical safety standards

You will play a critical role in maintaining quality assurance standards, identifying risks, ensuring technical compliance, and supporting continuous improvement across our renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical audits of Solar PV and Battery Storage installations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry best practices, and electrical standards (including BS 7671).
• Identify technical defects, safety hazards, or performance issues.
• Produce detailed audit reports with clear corrective action recommendations.
• Monitor remediation actions and ensure closure of audit findings.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive audit documentation and records.
• Collaborate with installation teams, engineers, and project managers to resolve non-conformances.
• Support training and mentoring of installation teams on quality and compliance requirements.
• Review technical drawings, schematics, and project documentation.
• Stay up to date with developments in solar technology, battery storage systems, and regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends and recurring issues.

Experience & Skills – Essential

• Proven experience in Solar PV and renewable energy system installation.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical standards and safety guidelines.
• Experience conducting inspections, testing, or quality assurance checks.
• Ability to manage multiple audits independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role.
• Full UK Driving License.

Essential / Mandatory Qualifications

• 18th Edition (BS 7671)
• Level 3 Test & Inspect or Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services (Initial Verification)
• Level 3 EESS (Electrical Energy Storage Systems – Battery Storage)
• Level 3 Award in Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Previous experience in auditing or inspection roles.
• Experience using audit or inspection software.
• Strong documentation review and report writing skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and system schematics.

Desirable Qualifications / Training

• Level 3 EV Charging Installation
• Safe Working at Heights
• Asbestos Awareness
• Manual Handling

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company vehicle
• Fuel Card
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to join a growing renewables business

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English