Site Supervisor (Civil / Mechanical) – Solar Energy Project
Location: Split between Exeter and Buckinghamshire
Start Date: From end of July
Duration: 14 months
Hours: 40 hours per week
Engagement: Contract, £550- £590 per day- inside IR35
We are supporting our client in securing a Site Supervisor (Civil/Mechanical) to act on behalf of the client across a major solar energy construction project. This role focuses on client side oversight, assurance, and coordination rather than direct supervision of construction activities. It is ideal for professionals with strong civil/mechanical engineering backgrounds and experience representing client interests on large scale infrastructure or energy projects.
Key Requirements
- Civil or Mechanical Engineering qualification
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant site based experience in a client, consultant, or supervisory capacity
- Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK health & safety requirements
- Experience reviewing and assuring civil construction works (earthworks, concrete, reinforcement, foundations)
- Renewable energy project experience preferred (substations, cable installation, inverter/PV installation, civil BoP works)
- SMSTS, NEC4 Supervision, or similar accreditation
- Full UK driving licence
Role Responsibilities
The Client Representative will protect the client’s interests by providing independent oversight, assurance, and reporting throughout project delivery.
Client-Side Oversight & Assurance
- Act as the on-site interface between the client, EPC contractor, ICP and third parties
- Monitor construction progress against programme and report status to the client team
- Observe works on site to confirm compliance with contract requirements, drawings, specifications and approved RAMS
- Witness key construction activities, inspections, and tests (including pre- and post-concrete pours)
Reporting & Project Support
- Prepare regular site progress reports, photographs, and risk/opportunity updates for the client
- Attend and contribute to progress, coordination, and technical meetings
- Maintain trackers for construction activities, deliverables, and key milestones
- Support the Project Manager in monitoring EPC and ICP contractual obligations
- Assist with review and validation of milestone and payment applications
Health, Safety & Quality
- Monitor health & safety performance and report observations, concerns, and good practice to the client
- Review and comment on contractor H&S documentation (RAMS, TMP, CMP)
- Identify quality issues and support the management of NCRs and corrective actions
- Participate in snagging inspections and track close-out progress
Commissioning & Interfaces
- Observe civil and mechanical commissioning activities from a client assurance perspective
- Support coordination with utilities, landowners, and third-party stakeholders
- Assist with preparation and review of documentation supporting Provisional and Final Acceptance
Environmental & Compliance
- Monitor compliance with planning conditions, environmental consents and project commitments
- Liaise with the Environmental Clerk of Works and report any non-compliances
- Escalate risks related to environmental, programme, or quality issues to the client team
If you have experience acting on behalf of a client within major renewable or infrastructure projects and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and availability.