Site Manager - Solar And BESS (Suffolk)

Astute People; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global specialist in renewable energy is seeking a Site Manager to oversee the management of solar PV and battery storage projects across the UK. This role offers a competitive salary between £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience, along with bonuses, a company vehicle, and additional benefits. Candidates should have relevant experience and certifications in site management and health & safety, along with a passion for renewable energy.

Benefits

Competitive bonus

Company vehicle with fuel card

33 days' holiday including bank holidays

Private health cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Experience managing utility scale solar projects is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site management of utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations.
• Prepare and deliver site documentation for project handover.

Skills

Site Management experience

Proactive approach to self-development

Flexible and adaptable

Education

SMSTS certification

NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction

Job description

Overview

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading global specialist in renewable energy, to recruit a Site Manager to deliver site management services on turnkey EPC solar PV and battery storage projects in the Suffolk location and across the UK.

The Site Manager role comes with a salary up to £65,000 plus competitive bonus, vehicle and fuel card and other benefits to be discussed.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Head of Site Management you will:

• Lead on-site management of utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site activities, including materials, logistics, and deliveries.
• Manage key project resources such as engineering teams, quality managers, and subcontractors.
• Act as the main point of contact with stakeholders including clients, ICPs, DNOs, landowners, OEMs, and technical advisors.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations, always maintaining the highest HSQE standards.
• Monitor and control quality, ensuring works meet contractual and technical requirements.
• Prepare and deliver site documentation for project handover, O&M, and safety files.
• Provide timely site reporting on health and safety, progress, and quality.
• Identify risks to budget, programme, or quality and escalate to the project management team.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager (or in a similar leadership role).
• SMSTS certification.
• NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction.
• Experience managing utility scale solar projects highly advantageous.

Personal skills

The Site Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about renewable energy.
• Proactive approach to self-development.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to travel and work away from home as required.

Salary and benefits

Salary between £55,000 - £65,000 (DOE).

• Competitive bonus (KPI and results driven).
• Company vehicle with fuel card provided.
• 33 days' holiday including bank holidays.
• Private health cover.
• Other benefits to be discussed.

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful