Senior Site Manager

Sustain Commercial Solar; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Benefits package

Job summary

Sustain Commercial Solar is seeking an experienced Solar PV Site Manager to oversee day-to-day delivery of commercial and industrial installations. Based on-site, you will own health and safety, programme, quality, and workforce coordination to ensure projects meet design, standards, and schedule.

This hands-on leadership role requires proven site management experience, strong people skills, and the ability to manage subcontractors and client expectations on active construction sites across the

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Site Manager or Site Supervisor within the solar PV or electrical construction industry.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• CSCS card (Manager or Supervisor level).
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site locations.
• Strong working knowledge of solar PV installation methods, electrical safety, and CDM regulations.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage installation teams and subcontractors on live construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for health, safety, and welfare on site, ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations and site-specific RAMS.
• Conduct daily site briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and compliant site at all times, including welfare facilities and access.
• Investigate and report any incidents, near misses, or non-conformances promptly.
• Oversee the day-to-day installation of rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems in line with the design and programme.
• Coordinate labour, plant, and materials to keep the installation progressing efficiently.
• Liaise with the Project Manager on programme, resourcing, and any design or site queries.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with MCS, DNO, and relevant industry standards.
• Supervise and coordinate installation teams, electricians, and subcontractors on site.
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor productivity and workmanship.
• Support the onboarding and induction of new site operatives and subcontractors.
• Provide clear direction, mentoring, and feedback to site staff.
• Carry out regular quality checks and snagging throughout the installation.
• Ensure installations meet client specifications, warranty requirements, and building regulations.
• Support commissioning and handover, including witness testing and client walkthroughs.
• Maintain accurate site records, including photographs, test results, and daily reports.
• Act as the main point of contact for the client and principal contractor on site.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager and wider project team.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and site neighbours professionally.
• Escalate risks, delays, or site issues promptly to the Project Manager.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & safety

Team supervision

Communication

Job description

Sustain Commercial Solar was founded in 2007 with one goal in mind, to become one of the UK's leading providers of Solar PV & BESS infrastructure on commercial and industrial projects across the UK. With a combined experience of over 100 years within the senior team, we have delivered over 220mW of projects across the UK.

We have exciting ambitions to grow and want to add the right people into the business. We are striving to build a team of talented, driven individuals who share our passion for renewable energy and want to help shape the future of the UK's solar and battery storage industry.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Solar PV Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of our commercial and industrial solar installations. You will be based on-site, taking ownership of health and safety, programme, quality, and workforce coordination to ensure projects are installed safely, to specification, and on schedule. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives managing people and progress on a live construction site.

Responsibilities

Site Leadership & Health and Safety

• Take overall responsibility for health, safety, and welfare on site, ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations and site-specific RAMS.
• Conduct daily site briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and compliant site at all times, including welfare facilities and access.
• Investigate and report any incidents, near misses, or non-conformances promptly.
• Oversee the day-to-day installation of rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems in line with the design and programme.
• Coordinate labour, plant, and materials to keep the installation progressing efficiently.
• Liaise with the Project Manager on programme, resourcing, and any design or site queries.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with MCS, DNO, and relevant industry standards.

Team Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate installation teams, electricians, and subcontractors on site.
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor productivity and workmanship.
• Support the onboarding and induction of new site operatives and subcontractors.
• Provide clear direction, mentoring, and feedback to site staff.

Quality & Compliance

• Carry out regular quality checks and snagging throughout the installation.
• Ensure installations meet client specifications, warranty requirements, and building regulations.
• Support commissioning and handover, including witness testing and client walkthroughs.
• Maintain accurate site records, including photographs, test results, and daily reports.

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the main point of contact for the client and principal contractor on site.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager and wider project team.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and site neighbours professionally.
• Escalate risks, delays, or site issues promptly to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Site Manager or Site Supervisor within the solar PV or electrical construction industry.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• CSCS card (Manager or Supervisor level).
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Strong working knowledge of solar PV installation methods, electrical safety, and CDM regulations.
• Proven ability to manage installation teams and subcontractors on live construction sites.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site locations.

Preferred

• Experience with battery storage or microgrid installations.
• Working knowledge of DNO connection processes and G99/G100 requirements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Be part of a team that is making a difference in the world.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.