Construction Site Manager

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Construction Site Manager to oversee multiple Solar and BESS construction sites. The role involves construction supervision, resource management, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. The ideal candidate must have a degree in engineering and demonstrate strong project management skills in energy projects. This position offers an opportunity to work on a growing portfolio of projects in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or proven experience required.
• Health & safety certifications valued.
• Strong understanding of solar PV and BESS required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction across Solar & BESS sites.
• Manage resources including material deliveries.
• Inspect completed work and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Construction supervision

Resource Management

Quality control

Communicating site progress

Education

Degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or civil)

Tools

Health & safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, SMSTS)

Job description

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OXBO are delighted to be working with a leading UK based, multi-technology (Solar/BESS/Wind) renewable energy IPP who are seeking a Construction Site Manager for their team.

This is a brand new role born out of business growth. This company are bringing 10+ assets into RTB stage, with construction across 2025/26 in the UK. Beyond this, they have over 1GW of pipeline projects in the UK and internationally.

The successful candidate will be the project managers & engineers’ eyes and ears onsite regarding all the quality, technical and commissioning aspects of the construction, across multiple sites simultaneously. They will be involved in the technical follow-up of subcontractors, quality control, compliance, commissioning, testing, and inspecting. The role is a mix of administrative, managerial and technical (on-field) work.

Responsibilities:

• Construction supervision across Solar & BESS sites
• Resource Management, including material deliveries and equipment availability.
• Inspect completed work, identify defects, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Liaise with other ( subcontractor , client etc.) quality inspectors or engineers for compliance with project specifications.
• Monitor progress and scheduling, ensuring projects are delivered on time.
• Act as the primary (technical) point of contact on-site.
• Communicate site progress, issues, and changes to the project manager/engineering team.
• Ensure that all work complies with local building codes, regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Commissioning and testing of the solar farm and ensure handover to O&M.

Requirements:

• Degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or civil) or proven experience.
• Certifications: health & safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, SMSTS) are highly valued.
• Strong understanding of solar PV and BESS and their grid integration
• Proven track record in commissioning & managing energy projects, particularly solar PV and BESS.
• Site and contractor management, whilst demonstrating ability to deliver projects on time, up to the desired level of quality, within budget.
• Experience working with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies (DNO’s , IDNO’s etc.).