Lead Solar Mechanical Superintendent

Primoris Services Corporation; Swindon; On-site; GBP 118,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with matching

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy seeks a Mechanical General Superintendent for future opportunities in utility-scale solar projects. You will lead mechanical installation, mentor field teams, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations to optimize construction methods and safety on site.

Applicants should have extensive solar experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering on-time, within-spec projects. Willingness to travel and work on project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in utility-scale solar mechanical scopes (racking, trackers, pile installation, module setting).
• Proven leadership managing large field teams and multiple project sites.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and productivity optimization.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience with job costing, labor/equipment planning, and field execution strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Superintendents, General Foremen, and Foremen to drive safe, efficient, and high-quality mechanical installation across projects.
• Serve as a SME for mechanical scopes, including tracker systems, racking installation, pile driving, module installation, and related equipment.
• Establish and refine standardized construction methods, work plans, and best practices for solar project execution.
• Partner with project leadership on pre-construction planning (labor, equipment, and material plans) aligned with estimates.
• Coach and develop field leadership to ensure consistent execution, productivity, and adherence to design/specifications.
• Support engineering review, procurement, construction, startup, and project closeout phases.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Operations to improve job costing alignment and execution strategies.
• Promote and validate a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company policies and site requirements.
• Participate in site visits, constructability reviews, and support business development/estimating efforts when needed.
• Build strong relationships with project teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in construction methods.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical execution

Reading drawings

Job costing

Safety focus

Job description

Primoris Renewable Energy seeks a Mechanical General Superintendent for future opportunities in utility-scale solar projects. You will lead mechanical installation, mentor field teams, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations to optimize construction methods and safety on site.

Applicants should have extensive solar experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering on-time, within-spec projects. Willingness to travel and work on project sites is expected.