Solar Construction Manager

TRX; Sevilla; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

TRX is seeking an experienced Solar Construction Manager to lead the construction and site delivery of large-scale, ground-mounted solar PV projects in the Seville region. You will oversee mobilisation, civil works, tracker installation, and electrical installation to ensure safe, timely execution.

The role requires a Civil or Electrical Engineering degree, 8+ years in construction, and 4+ years on solar sites. Fluency in Spanish is essential; English is required for coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of overall construction experience, including 4+ years on solar PV or renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities from mobilisation through mechanical completion and handover to commissioning.
• Oversee civil works, piling, tracker installation, solar module mounting and MV/LV electrical installation works.
• Coordinate EPC subcontractors and site crews to ensure timely, safe, and quality execution.
• Establish and monitor daily/weekly targets; track progress and cost against plan.
• Ensure QA/QC, ITPs, inspections, and punch lists are completed to standard.
• Communicate with engineering teams to resolve design queries and site challenges.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Solar Construction Manager to lead the construction and site delivery of large-scale, ground-mounted solar PV projects in the Seville region of Southern Spain. The role will be responsible for managing construction activities from site mobilisation through mechanical completion and final handover to the commissioning team, ensuring safe, timely and high-quality project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities from initial mobilisation through mechanical completion and handover to the commissioning team.
• Oversee civil works, piling activities, tracker installation, solar module mounting and MV/LV electrical installation works.
• Coordinate EPC subcontractors, site supervisors, construction crews, equipment and material deliveries to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
• Establish daily and weekly construction targets and monitor subcontractor performance against project schedules and milestones.
• Monitor construction progress, identify potential delays and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
• Oversee quality control activities, inspection and test plans (ITPs), construction inspections and punch-list management.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve technical queries, design discrepancies and site-related construction challenges.
• Monitor construction quantities, resource utilisation and site costs to ensure effective cost control.
• Prepare and maintain construction progress reports, programme updates, quantity reports and cost-related documentation.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with subcontractor supervisors, HSE representatives and other project stakeholders.
• Provide weekly construction progress updates to the Project Manager and client representatives.
• Support smooth mechanical completion, documentation and final handover to the commissioning team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline. Equivalent practical site experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 8 years of overall construction experience, including at least 4 years managing solar PV or other renewable energy construction projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, ground-mounted utility-scale solar PV construction projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of single-axis tracking systems, solar piling activities and large-scale PV module installation.
• Experience overseeing civil, mechanical and electrical construction activities on utility-scale solar projects.
• Experience with construction cost control, quantity monitoring and progress reporting.
• Good understanding of quality assurance, quality control procedures, inspection and test plans (ITPs) and punch-list management.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish construction regulations, particularly Prevention of Occupational Risks (PRL) requirements.
• Experience conducting site safety inspections, coordinating HSE activities and managing construction-related incidents.
• Ability to identify construction risks, resolve site issues and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in Spanish is essential.
• Working proficiency in English is required for project coordination and reporting.
• Willingness to travel between project sites across Andalusia as the project pipeline expands.