Project Manager

Caval Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

On-site role

Job summary

Caval Limited in Exeter, Devon, seeks an experienced Civil Project Manager to lead the civil package for a large-scale Solar Farm and BESS project near Exeter. You will oversee earthworks, drainage, roads, foundations and site infrastructure, coordinating with electrical, mechanical and construction teams to deliver on time and to budget.

The role is a long-term freelance contract paying £400-£450 per day, with CIS or Ltd Company engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing civil works on large-scale projects.
• Experience in solar farm/renewables is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong programme, quality and HSEQ understanding.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete civil works package.
• Oversee earthworks, drainage, foundations and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site resources.
• Monitor progress against programme and budget.
• Ensure compliance with drawings/specifications and quality.
• Provide progress updates to project management.

Skills

Civil project management

Earthworks

Drainage

Foundations

Site infrastructure

Subcontractor management

Reading drawings

Construction programmes

HSEQ compliance

Commercial/contract awareness

Stakeholder management

UK driving licence

Right to work in UK

Job description

Job Title: Civil Project Manager - Solar Farm & BESS

Location: Exeter, Devon

Salary: £400-£450 per day, depending on experience

CIS or Ltd Company payment

Role Highlights & Packages:

• Long-term freelance contract
• Major Solar PV & BESS project
• Exeter / Devon-based
• CIS or Ltd Company engagement
• Competitive contractor day rate
• Long-term opportunity for the right candidate

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager to take responsibility for the civil construction package on a large-scale Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project near Exeter. You will oversee the delivery of all civil works, working closely with the wider project management team, principal contractor, subcontractors, engineers and site teams to ensure the works are delivered safely, to specification, on programme and within budget.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience managing civil works on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
• Experience within solar farm / renewable energy projects highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, access roads, foundations and site infrastructure
• Experience managing civil subcontractors and site teams
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, quality and HSEQ
• Good commercial and contract management awareness
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete civil works package for the Solar PV and BESS project
• Oversee earthworks, ground preparation, roads, drainage, foundations and associated infrastructure
• Manage civil subcontractors, suppliers and site resources
• Coordinate civil works with electrical, mechanical and wider construction activities
• Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality requirements
• Manage inspections, testing, snagging and completion of civil works
• Monitor costs, variations and subcontractor performance
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants and the wider project team
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ, CDM and site requirements
• Provide regular progress updates and reports to project management