Project Manager

Akiş Energy; United Kingdom; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company vehicle / car allowance

Travel and accommodation expenses

Growth with expanding company

Diverse projects in solar, BESS and HV

Résumé du poste

Akis Energy is seeking an experienced On-site Project Manager to lead solar PV projects across the United Kingdom from mobilisation to energisation and handover.

You will manage site teams, coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety, quality and timely delivery while liaising with clients and authorities in a dynamic EPC environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as On-site Project Manager or Site/Construction Manager in solar PV or renewable energy EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV construction processes and safety regulations.
• Ability to read technical drawings, manage subcontractors, and coordinate with clients and authorities.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day site operations from mobilisation to commissioning and handover.
• Plan, monitor and control the construction programme, identifying risks and taking corrective action.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors across civils, mechanical, electrical, HV.
• Champion health and safety on site, ensuring CDM 2015 compliance and RAMS adherence.
• Oversee quality control, inspections, testing and commissioning activities; maintain site docs.
• Track progress, costs, materials and resources; report to senior management and client.
• Liaise with clients, landowners, local authorities, DNOs/ICPs and consultants.
• Coordinate grid connection works and interfaces with HV contractors.

Connaissances

Project management

Leadership

Health & safety

Communication

Problem-solving

Formation

SMSTS certification

CSCS card

First Aid at Work

Outils

MS Project

Description du poste

On-site Project Manager – Solar EPC (UK-wide)

About Us

Akis Energy is a growing EPC contractor delivering utility-scale and commercial solar PV projects across the United Kingdom. We are expanding our team and are looking for an experienced On-site Project Manager to lead the construction and delivery of our projects from pre-construction phase/mobilisation through to energisation and handover.

The Role

As On-site Project Manager, you will be the senior site representative responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage site teams and act as the main on-site point of contact for clients, DNOs/ICPs and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations for solar PV projects from mobilisation to commissioning and handover
• Plan, monitor and control the construction programme, identifying risks and taking corrective action early
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors (civils, mechanical, electrical, HV) and ensure work is performed to specification
• Champion health and safety on site, ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, RAMS and company HSE procedures
• Oversee quality control, inspections, testing and commissioning activities, and maintain accurate site documentation
• Track progress, costs, materials and resources, and report regularly to senior management and the client
• Manage change orders, site instructions and variations in coordination with the commercial team
• Liaise with clients, landowners, local authorities, DNOs/ICPs and consultants
• Coordinate grid connection works and interfaces with substation and HV contractors
• Ensure as-built documentation, O&M manuals and handover packages are complete and accurate

Requirements

• Must have the existing right to live and work in the UKOn-site Project Manager – Solar EPC (UK-wide)
• About Us
• [Company name] is a growing EPC contractor delivering utility-scale and commercial solar PV projects across the United Kingdom. We are expanding our team and are looking for an experienced On-site Project Manager to lead the construction and delivery of our projects from mobilisation through to energisation and handover.
• The Role
• As On-site Project Manager, you will be the senior site representative responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage site teams and act as the main on-site point of contact for clients, DNOs/ICPs and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day site operations for solar PV projects from mobilisation to commissioning and handover
• Plan, monitor and control the construction programme, identifying risks and taking corrective action early
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors (civils, mechanical, electrical, HV) and ensure work is performed to specification
• Champion health and safety on site, ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, RAMS and company HSE procedures
• Oversee quality control, inspections, testing and commissioning activities, and maintain accurate site documentation
• Track progress, costs, materials and resources, and report regularly to senior management and the client
• Manage change orders, site instructions and variations in coordination with the commercial team
• Liaise with clients, landowners, local authorities, DNOs/ICPs and consultants
• Coordinate grid connection works and interfaces with substation and HV contractors
• Ensure as-built documentation, O&M manuals and handover packages are complete and accurate

Requirements:

• Must have the existing right to live and work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)
• Must be fully mobile and willing to travel or relocate anywhere in the UK depending on project location
• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Site/Construction Manager in solar PV or renewable energy EPC projects
• Strong knowledge of solar PV construction processes: piling, mounting structures, module installation, LV/HV cabling and inverters/transformers
• Solid understanding of UK health and safety legislation, especially CDM 2015
• SMSTS certification (required); CSCS card (required); First Aid at Work (desirable)
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and site teams
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and programmes
• Proficiency with MS Project, or similar planning tools
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects, including installation, integration and commissioning
• Grid connection experience, including substations, HV works, DNO/ICP coordination and energisation
• Electrical background or relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)
• Experience on utility-scale (50MW+) projects

What We Offer:

• Company vehicle / car allowance and travel and accommodation expenses
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding company in the UK renewable energy sector
• Exposure to diverse projects across solar, BESS and grid infrastructure