Site Manager

Anderselite Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a solar farm project in Essex. Responsibilities include overseeing construction operations, managing subcontractors, and ensuring health & safety compliance. Ideal candidates will hold necessary certifications and have experience in large construction or renewable energy projects. This role offers a long-term contract and competitive hourly rates.

Benefits

Long-term contract

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to work on key renewable energy projects

Stable work with a professional team

Qualifications

• Valid SMSTS certification required.
• Valid First Aid certificate is necessary.
• IOSH qualification is expected.
• Experience managing large construction or renewable energy projects is essential.
• Solar experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of all site activity.
• Ensure HSE compliance at all times.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour and plant.
• Monitor progress against programme and report to senior management.
• Quality assurance and snag resolution.
• Act as the main point of contact on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety Management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Site Manager – Solar Farm Project
Location: East Hanningfield, Essex
Start Date: End of October 2025
Duration: 11 Months (long-term contract)
Rate: £25.00-£27.00 per hour CIS

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Site Manager to oversee the construction of a large-scale solar farm in East Hanningfield, Essex. This is a long-term project with a strong pipeline of work, offering stability for the right candidate. You’ll be responsible for leading site operations, managing subcontractors, ensuring health & safety compliance, and delivering the project to programme.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of all site activity
• Ensuring HSE compliance at all times
• Coordinating subcontractors, labour and plant
• Monitoring progress against programme and reporting to senior management
• Quality assurance and snag resolution
• Acting as the main point of contact on site

Requirements

• Valid SMSTS
• Valid First Aid certificate
• IOSH qualification
• Previous experience managing large construction or renewable energy projects (solar experience advantageous)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage health & safety to a high standard

What’s On Offer

• Long-term contract (11 months minimum)
• Competitive hourly rate £25.00-£27.00 per hour
• Opportunity to work on one of Essex’s key renewable energy projects
• Consistent, stable work with a professional team

How to Apply

If you are interested and available to start at the end of October, please apply with a fully up-to-date cv and TEXT Louis Lord on 07702908983