Site Manager

Hunter Philips Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Ltd is seeking an experienced Client Representative / Site Manager (Client Side) for a major utility-scale Solar PV development in Yorkshire. You will oversee construction, act as the client's eyes on site, and ensure delivery meets the contract, safety, and quality requirements.

The role requires a proven track record on renewable energy construction, willingness to be site-based, and the ability to manage contractor performance throughout the project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on utility-scale renewable energy construction projects.
• Strong site-based construction background within Solar PV.
• Renewable energy experience including BESS, Wind or HV infrastructure.
• Confident in managing contractor performance and holding subcontractors accountable.
• Willingness to be site-based throughout project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client's on-site representative throughout the construction phase.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance across safety, quality, programme and technical delivery.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure works meet drawings, specs and industry standards.
• Challenge contractors to maintain quality and HSE standards.
• Verify progress against programme and provide updates to the project management team.
• Review contractor activities and assist in assessing progress claims and variations.
• Produce daily and weekly construction reports highlighting progress, risks and key site activities.
• Attend site meetings and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Identify construction risks and potential delays before they impact delivery.

Skills

Renewable energy site management

Solar PV construction

Contractor performance management

Site-based work

HSE awareness

Job description

CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE - SITE MANAGER (CLIENT SIDE) - QA / QC - SOLAR FARM - SOLAR PV (YORKSHIRE)

Location: Yorkshire

Contract: Freelance / Contract

Duration: 3 months

Sector: Renewable Energy - Utility Scale Solar PV

The Opportunity

An immediate opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Representative to oversee the construction of a major utility-scale Solar PV development in Yorkshire.

Working directly for the project owner, you will act as the client's eyes and ears on site, ensuring the EPC contractor delivers the project safely, to the required quality standards and in accordance with the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the client's on-site representative throughout the construction phase.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance across safety, quality, programme and technical delivery.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure works are being completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and industry standards.
• Challenge contractors where required to ensure appropriate quality and HSE standards are maintained.
• Verify progress against programme and provide accurate updates to the project management team.
• Review contractor activities and support the assessment of progress claims and variations through factual site reporting.
• Produce daily and weekly construction reports highlighting progress, risks and key site activities.
• Attend site meetings and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Identify construction risks, potential delays and quality concerns before they impact project delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience working on utility-scale renewable energy construction projects.
• Strong site-based construction background within Solar PV is preferred.
• Candidates with wider renewable energy experience including BESS, Wind or HV infrastructure will also be considered.
• Confident managing contractor performance and holding subcontractors accountable.
• Willingness to be site-based throughout project delivery.