Site Manager – Solar Construction

Green Recruitment Company; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy business is seeking a Site Manager to oversee utility-scale solar PV construction projects. The role involves ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while representing the company's interests on site. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction management and a strong understanding of PV systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction/site management experience, including utility-scale solar.
• Knowledge of PV systems, EPC workflows, and project lifecycle.
• Strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site activities and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and enforce site safety.
• Track progress, quality, and site logistics; report to head office.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reporting

Job description

My client is a rapidly growing clean energy business focused on revolutionising how people access, store, and manage renewable energy. With ambitious expansion plans, my client is building a portfolio across energy generation, battery storage, and e-mobility infrastructure, creating a greener, smarter future.

Role Overview:

The Site Manager will oversee on-site execution of utility-scale solar PV construction on behalf of the IPP. This role ensures the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards, while representing the IPP’s interests on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily site activities and contractor performance.

• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and enforce site safety.

• Track progress, quality, and site logistics; report to head office.

• Represent the IPP during site inspections, audits, and coordination meetings.

• Monitor installation quality against project specs and standards.

• Identify and address site issues proactively to avoid delays.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of construction/site management experience, including utility-scale solar.

• Knowledge of PV systems, EPC workflows, and project lifecycle.

• Strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills.

• Familiarity with IPP priorities: cost control, risk mitigation, and asset performance