Site Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Old Baldragon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Site Manager to oversee construction on utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects. The role requires hands-on leadership of daily site operations, coordinating subcontractors, labour, deliveries and resources to keep the programme on track.

You will ensure safety, quality and documentation while working with the Project Manager through construction and handover across UK sites.

Qualifications

• Proven site management experience on utility-scale Solar PV projects.
• Strong practical construction knowledge and subcontractor leadership.
• Track record in safety, quality and programme performance.
• Appropriate site management qualifications and certifications.
• Temporary Works Coordinator experience would be advantageous.
• BESS experience would be beneficial.
• Willingness to travel and work away across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and construction activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, deliveries and site resources.
• Monitor progress and resolve site delivery issues.
• Maintain site safety, quality standards and accurate records.
• Work closely with the Project Manager through construction and handover.

Skills

Site management

Subcontractor leadership

Safety & quality management

Construction programme delivery

UK travel

Temporary Works Coordinator

BESS experience

Education

Site management certifications

Temporary Works Coordinator certification

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Site Manager - Solar PV & BESS

Location: Dundee - anticipated initial project
Salary: 55,000- 65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Permanent UK-wide travel and working away required

I'm recruiting a Site Manager to oversee construction activities on utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects for an established renewable energy business.

You'll lead daily site operations, coordinating teams and subcontractors to deliver safe, high-quality work against the construction programme.

The role

• Manage day-to-day site operations and construction activities.

• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, deliveries and site resources.

• Monitor progress and resolve site delivery issues.

• Maintain site safety, quality standards and accurate records.

• Work closely with the Project Manager through construction and handover.

What you'll need

• Proven site management experience on utility-scale ground-mounted Solar PV projects.

• Strong practical construction knowledge and subcontractor leadership experience.

• A track record of managing safety, quality and programme performance.

• Appropriate industry qualifications and valid site management certifications.

• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience/qualifications would be advantageous.

• BESS experience would be beneficial.

• Flexibility to travel and work away on projects across the UK.

Initial project allocations are subject to confirmation. This is a UK-wide delivery role, with locations changing according to project requirements.