Site Manager – Solar Construction

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

Job summary

A renewable energy recruitment agency is seeking a Site Manager for utility-scale solar PV construction in Northamptonshire. You will supervise daily site activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while adhering to quality standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of construction management experience, especially with solar projects, and strong leadership skills.

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

Construction project management

Knowledge of PV systems

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Risk mitigation

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Site Manager – Solar Construction, Northamptonshire

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Client:

The Green Recruitment Company

Location:

Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

12

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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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.