Site Manager (Solar)

Green Recruitment Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy investor seeks a Site Manager for a 12-month contract to oversee a 50MW solar farm near Bristol. The role offers strong potential for permanency and involves managing on-site works, ensuring compliance, and coordinating logistics. Ideal candidates should have experience in solar or civil engineering and possess strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in solar, civils, or electrical infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading construction sites.
• Strong leadership and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site works for EPC/ICP contractors.
• Ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate site logistics, inspections, and stakeholder visits.
• Oversight of HSE compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Safety Compliance

Project Management

Education

SMSTS (or equivalent)

Job description

I have a Site Manager role with a leading renewable energy investor delivering a 50MW solar farm near Bristol.

This is a 12-month contract with strong potential for permanency.

Key Details:

• Location: Bristol (on-site)

• Contract: 12 months (FTC), potential to go perm

• Sector: Utility-scale solar

• Reporting to: Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage on-site works for EPC/ICP contractors

• Ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance

• Coordinate site logistics, inspections, and stakeholder visits

• Oversee HSE compliance and support quality assurance

• Act as day-to-day lead on site from groundworks to commissioning

You’ll Need:

• Experience in solar, civils, or electrical infrastructure

• Proven experience leading construction sites

• SMSTS (or equivalent)

• Strong leadership and reporting skills