Site Manager

Hunter Philips; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips is seeking a Client Representative - Site Manager (Client Side) for a 15-month freelance assignment on a utility-scale Solar PV project in the Birmingham area. You will oversee construction activities, representing the project owner and coordinating with EPC contractors to ensure safety, quality and schedule.

The role requires hands-on site leadership, robust reporting, and the ability to manage contractor performance while maintaining independence on behalf of the client.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising utility-scale renewable energy construction projects.
• Solar PV experience desirable, renewables background welcome.
• Experience working client-side or for EPC contractor is required.
• Hands-on site presence with practical problem-solving.
• Strong understanding of construction quality management and HSE compliance.
• Excellent written reporting and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing contractor performance on behalf of the client.

Responsibilities

• Represent the project owner during construction activities.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance across programme, quality, HSE and technical compliance.
• Undertake regular site inspections and identify issues requiring corrective action.
• Ensure construction works align with project specifications and design requirements.
• Review progress and validate completed works against the programme.
• Produce detailed site reports with progress, observations and risks.
• Challenge contractor methodologies when standards are not met.
• Support commercial team with site information on progress, variations and activities.
• Attend coordination meetings with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Escalate significant concerns as needed.

Skills

Site supervision

Stakeholder communication

Health & safety

Progress reporting

Job description

CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE - SITE MANAGER (CLIENT SIDE) - SOLAR FARM - SOLAR PV (BIRMINGHAM / WEST MIDLANDS)

Location: Birmingham / West Midlands

Contract: Freelance / Contract

Duration: 15 months

Sector: Renewable Energy - Utility Scale Solar PV

The Opportunity

We are supporting the growth of an expanding renewable energy portfolio and are seeking an experienced Client Representative to provide construction oversight on a utility-scale Solar PV development in the Birmingham area.

Reporting into the project delivery team, you will represent the project owner on site, ensuring construction activities are progressing safely, efficiently and to the expected quality standards. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with EPC contractors while maintaining an independent client-side presence throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the project owner during construction activities.
• Monitor the EPC contractor's performance across programme, quality, health & safety and technical compliance.
• Undertake regular site inspections and identify any issues requiring corrective action.
• Ensure construction works comply with project specifications, design requirements and industry best practice.
• Review construction progress and validate completed works against the agreed programme.
• Produce detailed site reports documenting progress, observations and key risks.
• Challenge contractor methodologies where standards are not being achieved.
• Support the wider commercial team by providing factual site information relating to progress, variations and construction activities.
• Attend coordination meetings with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Escalate significant construction, quality or programme concerns where necessary.

Requirements

• Previous experience supervising utility-scale renewable energy construction projects.
• Solar PV experience is highly desirable.
• Candidates from other renewable technologies will also be considered.
• Previous experience working either client-side or for an EPC contractor.
• Practical, hands‑on approach with a strong site presence.
• Good understanding of construction quality management and HSE legislation.
• Strong written reporting and stakeholder communication skills.
• Able to work independently while managing contractor performance on behalf of the client.