Lead Solar Farm Project Manager (12-Month Contract)

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Milton Keynes seeks a Project Manager - Renewables to lead delivery of ground-mounted solar projects from construction through completion. You will provide technical and engineering support across sites and oversee contractors to ensure safety and quality.

The role is a 12-month contract outside IR35, paying 500/day with a minimum of three days on site each week, and requires strong leadership, surveying and CAD capabilities to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience within renewable energy or construction.
• Ground-mounted solar farm experience - essential.
• Engineering qualification in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Renewable Energy Engineering.
• Experience with setting out and surveying.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience using CAD and surveying equipment.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy construction.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Good technical reporting and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of renewable energy projects from construction through to completion.
• Provide technical and engineering support across project sites.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Oversee contractors and subcontractors on site.
• Carry out site inspections, quality checks and technical reviews.
• Review design drawings and ensure works meet approved specifications.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reports.
• Maintain accurate project, survey and as-built documentation.
• Support technical problem-solving and resolve issues on site.
• Liaise with design teams, clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management experience

Renewable energy

Construction

Setting out & surveying

Read & interpret drawings

CAD

Surveying equipment

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering qualification in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Renewable Energy Engineering

NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent - desirable

Tools

CAD

Surveying equipment

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Milton Keynes seeks a Project Manager - Renewables to lead delivery of ground-mounted solar projects from construction through completion. You will provide technical and engineering support across sites and oversee contractors to ensure safety and quality.

The role is a 12-month contract outside IR35, paying 500/day with a minimum of three days on site each week, and requires strong leadership, surveying and CAD capabilities to drive project success.