Site Manager - Renewable Energy

MDE Consultants Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the solar industry is seeking a Solar Site Manager to oversee commercial solar installations across the UK. The role demands strong leadership and project management skills, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering projects on time and budget. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in managing solar projects and understanding compliance frameworks.

Benefits

Vehicle

Fuel card

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience with similar solar projects.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and HSE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations for commercial solar installations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and site-specific risk assessments.
• Coordinate subcontractors and maintain efficient workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

IT literacy

Education

SMSTS

Job description

Solar Site Manager - Commercial Solar

Kent, UK - UK wide travel

GBP45,000-GBP50,000 + vehicle, fuel card + benefits

MDE is assisting a solar organisation in recruiting a Site Manager who has experience managing heavily compliant construction environments. The ideal candidate will have experience of overseeing the delivery of rooftop and/or ground-mounted solar, solar carports or similar between 250 kW and 5 mW in size.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day site operations for commercial solar installations (rooftop, ground-mounted, and solar carports).
• Ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE regulations, CDM requirements, and site-specific risk assessments.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site staff, and suppliers to maintain efficient workflows and mitigate delays.
• Monitor construction progress against the project plan and report to project stakeholders.
• Conduct toolbox talks, inductions, and site safety briefings for all personnel.
• Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, HSE documentation, and site diaries.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and local authorities to resolve issues and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
• Perform quality control inspections and handovers at key stages of the project.
• Ensure the site is operated safely, cleanly, and in line with company environmental and operational standards

Requirements

• Have proven experience with similar projects.
• SMSTS
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and HSE compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction plans.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• IT literate

Sponsorship is not able to be offered for this position.