Renewable Energy Site Manager

OCS Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Award-Winning Employer

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Professional Growth

Flexible Pay

Job summary

OCS Energy Services, part of the OCS Group, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee renewable energy projects across solar PV, battery/storage, EV charging and district heating. You will lead on-site teams, subcontractors, progress meetings, and ensure safe installation and commissioning of systems.

The role requires a strong track record in managing teams, adherence to safety policies, and the ability to travel between main office and site locations. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable and energy sector projects such as Solar PV, battery storage, EV charging.
• Experience with design and build projects.
• Proven track record of managing teams.
• Experience preparing contract management documents (method statements, risk assessments, RFIs, progress reports).

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and subcontractors on-site, including day-to-day support and training.
• Lead progress meetings with key stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure systems are installed and commissioned correctly.
• Enforce Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Create and maintain accurate site reports.
• Manage project resources to maximise output and deliver to programme.
• Chair subcontractor site progress meetings and review team progress against programme.
• Undertake quality inspections and permit management.

Skills

Renewable energy project experience

Team leadership

Health & safety management

Contract management support

Education

Relevant engineering or construction qualification

Job description

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-17:00 & Fridays 08:00-15:30

At OCS Energy Services, part of the OCS Group, our aim is to reduce our client’s energy consumption, costs, and carbon emissions, whilst offering renewable energy solutions tailored to their specific needs.

OCS Energy Services uses a range of innovative energy generation and distribution technologies to achieve this. We have built and continue to build our reputation in the Energy and renewables sector. This has been developed through our expertise and integrated turnkey services available on offer; to become a market-leading provider of energy conservation, generation and distribution services. OCS Energy Services invest in the professional development of our people. The approach adopted throughout the business is to encourage and support every employee in achieving their career aspirations.

Due to continued success and expansion within our OCS Energy Services Division, we are currently looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Site Manager to join our team. The candidate will be involved in renewable and energy sector projects such as District Heating, Solar PV, Battery Storage, EV Charging and Hydro.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee members of staff and sub-contractors on-site, including day to day support, continuous training, and to effectively resolve any issues that may arise.
• Play an active part in progress meetings with key stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure that all systems are properly installed and commissioned.
• Ensure that company Health & Safety policies and procedures are adhered to constantly, and enforced where necessary.
• Create and maintain accurate site reports.
• Assist in overseeing all activities on-site.
• Manage project resources to maximise output and deliver to programme.
• Control various subcontract packages.
• Regularly review the team progress against programme.
• Chair subcontractor site progress meetings.
• Undertake Quality inspections.
• Take responsibility for all site Health & Safety Management, inclusive of site Inductions, toolbox talks, Risk Assessments & Method statements and permit management.
• Communicate planned works to the team and subcontractors.

Hiring Criteria

• Experience in renewable and energy sector projects, such as Solar PV farms, battery storage, EV Charging or civil engineering (desirable)
• Experience and understanding in design and build projects
• Proven track record of managing teams
• Experience supporting in preparation of contract management documents, i.e. Method Statements, Risk Assessments, RFI’s, Technical Submissions, progress reports etc.
• Proven experience of Health and safety management
• Zero defects attitude
• Flexibility to travel, working between main office and site based

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.