Renewables Lead

Fuse Energy is an energy startup on a mission to make energy abundant and affordable, fast. We combine first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system.

We've raised over $200M from top-tier investors including Balderton, Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Lowercarbon, Ribbit, 20VC, Hummingbird and Collaborative Fund, alongside strategic angels including Nico Rosberg and GPs behind Meta, Revolut, Spotify and Uber.

We're building a fully integrated energy company: developing our own solar, batteries and other generation projects, building our own hardware, improving and developing grid infrastructure, trading power in real time, using AI across the business, and installing distributed energy in homes. By selling directly to consumers we cut out the middleman, lower costs and pass the savings on to our customers.

We're seeking an experienced, motivated Renewables Lead to head our domestic installation engineering operations in the UK. You'll scale our installation capability, manage the engineering team structure and ensure the highest standards of service delivery across our domestic portfolio, which includes solar, EV chargers, heat pumps and plug-in battery systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our UK renewable installation operations, supervising a team of junior and senior field engineers
• Act as the primary technical authority for the domestic fleet, handling complex technical escalations and ensuring field engineering decisions remain robust and compliant
• Establish and refine robust quality assurance frameworks, review processes, and field audits to maintain an elite standard of installation quality
• Overhaul and manage the onboarding, continuous training, and monitoring programs to ensure our entire installing fleet is highly qualified and compliant
• Oversee domestic installations and commissioning across multiple technologies, ensuring full compliance with UK regulations, MCS standards, and health and safety policies
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support the development and rollout of our next-generation hardware and product specifications
• Own our renewable accreditation strategy, maintain our MCS compliance and develop the processes, documentation, and training required to expand and audit our approved installer network
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and safety across the entire engineering division

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading and managing distributed electrical or renewable installation teams
• Fully qualified electrician with relevant UK qualifications (NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, or equivalent) and qualified to act as an Electrical Qualified Supervisor
• Proven experience with the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of domestic Solar PV, EV charge points, and Heat Pump systems
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor engineers and maintain high performance under tight timelines
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK electrical regulations, health and safety protocols, and MCS compliance
• Full UK driving license

Benefits

• Competitive salary and eligibility for equity
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs
• Private health insurance
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office-based employees
• Company vehicle, fuel expenses, and top-tier tools/equipment provided
• Opportunities for professional development and additional advanced certifications

As we hire globally, benefits vary by location.