Purpose
The Site Manager will lead and oversee all on‑site construction activities across utility‑scale solar and BESS projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover. This position is responsible for day‑to‑day site operations, contractor coordination, quality control, and programme delivery across civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes. The position reports to the Group Construction Manager.
Responsibilities
Site Management & Execution
- Lead all on-site construction activities across solar PV and BESS projects
- Manage site mobilisation, setup, and logistics to ensure efficient project delivery
- Oversee civil, mechanical, and electrical installation works (piling, mounting structures, modules, inverters, cabling)
- Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, budget, and technical specifications
- Drive productivity and resolve on-site issues to maintain project momentum
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Champion a safety‑first culture across all site activities
- Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, CDM regulations, and company safety standards
- Review and approve RAMS, method statements, and permits prior to execution
- Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and safety audits
- Manage incidents, near misses, and corrective actions
Contractor & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate and manage all subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project scope and timelines
- Act as the primary on‑site interface with EPC contractors, suppliers, and consultants
- Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, and project management teams
- Support client engagement and represent the company during site visits and progress reviews
Quality Assurance & Control
- Support the QA/QC Lead in maintaining quality standards across all site activities
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and installation best practices
- Facilitate inspections, snagging, and close‑out activities with subcontractors
- Proactively identify and elevate quality issues and non-conformances to the QA/QC team for resolution
Programme & Progress Management
- Monitor and report on project progress against schedule and key milestones
- Support short‑term and long‑term planning, including look‑ahead schedules
- Identify risks to delivery and implement mitigation strategies
- Provide accurate and timely reporting to senior stakeholders
Commissioning & Handover Support
- Support Senior Authorised Person (SAP) in pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities across site
- Ensure installation works are completed in line with programme and are ready for inspection, testing, and energisation
- Coordinate site access, logistics, and contractor readiness to enable efficient commissioning and energisation activities
- Assist in the preparation of site conditions for handover, ensuring works are complete and aligned with project requirements
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in site management within utility‑scale solar or wind projects
- Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary construction activities
- Strong understanding of PV systems, including mounting structures, inverters, and cabling
- Experience working under CDM regulations and UK HSE standards
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction plans
- Strong contractor management and coordination experience
- Proficiency in project planning and reporting tools
- Relevant qualification in Construction, Engineering, or a related field (HNC, Degree, or equivalent) including SMSTS (essential), CSCS card (essential) and First Aid at Work (desirable)
As a person
- Safety-first mindset with strong leadership presence on site
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams under pressure
- Proactive and solutions-driven, with a hands‑on approach to problem solving
- Strong communicator, able to influence contractors and stakeholders effectively
- High level of ownership and accountability for project delivery
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑paced construction environment
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