Senior Site Manager - Ground mounted solar PV

Climate17; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the renewable energy sector as a Senior Site Manager. This role involves overseeing the installation of solar projects across the UK, ensuring high standards of health and safety while fostering strong relationships with contractors. With a focus on leadership and communication, you will play a crucial role in driving project success and client satisfaction. This position offers the opportunity to impact the renewable energy landscape positively, all while working in a diverse and inclusive environment that values sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in the Construction industry.
• 5 years’ experience in site management roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site construction processes and ensure health & safety.
• Oversee project delivery across various UK locations.
• Train and mentor existing site management staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Problem-solving

IT Literacy

Education

SMSTS Qualification

Full Driver’s Licence

Job description

Summary

Climate17 have partnered exclusively with a nationwide installer of commercial and ground mounted Solar PV in the UK renewable energy industry.

They are actively looking to hire a Senior Site Manager to oversee operations and coordinate the installation of renewable developments. You must ensure high levels of Health & Safety, client service, timely execution and installation quality to achieve maximum client satisfaction.

The Senior site manager needs to have experienced leadership, communication and organisational skills with the ability to direct the work of the Site Managers across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Travelling to sites across the UK to oversee the successful and safe delivery of renewable projects. You will be expected to stay in accommodation (expensed) for the duration of your time at each project.
• Daily management of the on-site construction process
• Responsibility for the H&S on site
• Carry out site inductions.
• Ensuring there is a strong working relationship between all Contractors.
• Arranging work schedules
• Involved in carrying out the installation when required.
• Carry out daily toolbox talks with site operatives.
• Be accountable.
• Responsible for the training of existing site management staff
• Drive the company’s Health and safety culture to all employees and contractors.

Requirements

• 10 years’ experience in the Construction industry.
• 5 years’ experience in the role of site management.
• SMSTS qualification - essential.
• Full driver’s licence – essential – vehicle provided
• Able to travel and stay away from home for periods of time while projects are live - essential.
• Solar experience - desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate and report effectively.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• IT literate.
• Capable of forward-thinking.
• Excellent leadership and the ability to mentor and train others.

Location: Remote – Weekly UK travel.


About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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