Site Manager – Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS Construction

Role

Climate17 are exclusively representing a full lifecycle, international utility-scale renewables developer and EPC contractor who have built c.500MW of solar farms across the UK who also have a significant pipeline of over 1GW of consented co-located PV & BESS projects

They are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to support the construction of utility-scale solar farms & co-located BESS across the North of England.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day construction activities across utility-scale solar PV projects, taking a lead role in supervising civil and mechanical works, including site establishment, access roads, drainage, groundworks, piling, mounting structures etc.
• Coordinate subcontractors, supervisors, installation teams, plant and resources
• Ensure subcontractors deliver works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, RAMS, ITPs and project quality requirements.
• Monitor construction progress against programme, identifying potential delays, constraints or resource issues and working with the wider project team to resolve them.
• Carry out site inspections, ensuring installation quality meets the required standards.
• Coordinate deliveries, materials, plant, laydown areas and general site logistics to maintain efficient construction activity.
• Work closely with electrical, engineering, project management and quality teams to ensure civil, mechanical and electrical activities are properly coordinated.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress updates, quality documentation and daily reporting.
• Chair or contribute to daily coordination meetings, subcontractor meetings, toolbox talks etc.
• Support testing, commissioning, project completion and handover activities where required.
• Promote high standards of HSE performance and site housekeeping throughout the project.
• Ensure construction activities are undertaken in accordance with company procedures, project requirements and applicable UK health and safety legislation.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Manager, Construction Manager or Senior Site Supervisor delivering utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Strong experience managing the civil and mechanical elements of solar farm construction.
• Proven experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and installation teams
• A strong understanding of construction quality, including inspections, ITPs, snagging, NCRs and ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to manage subcontractors
• A good understanding of UK construction health and safety requirements and CDM.
• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Card
• First Aid at Work
• A full UK driving licence.

Location:          North of England + site-based travel

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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