Site Project Manager - Solar and BESS

Infinis; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-carbon energy generator seeks a Site Project Manager for renewable energy projects, focusing on utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The role involves managing project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and leading a talented team in a rapidly growing sector. This permanent position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and a generous benefits package, including a car allowance and community volunteering days.

Benefits

Salary plus bonus, target up to 25% paid annually

Generous car allowance

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme with 6% employer contribution

Employee Assist Programme

Eye care vouchers and cycle-to-work scheme

Community volunteering charity days

Company sick pay after a qualifying period

Qualifications

• Experience in project or site management in renewables, engineering, or construction.
• Strong understanding of project governance and methodologies.
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the project from initiation through to handover.
• Identify potential risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Infinis Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

Site Project Manager - Solar and BESS

Infinis Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

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As the Site Project Manager, you will be pivotal in our renewable energy projects, specifically in managing the full lifecycle of our utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. These projects involve UK planning, permitting, and grid connection processes. Your proven experience managing Solar PV and BESS projects will be instrumental in driving your projects forward and finding practical solutions to complex issues while delivering high-quality results.

Ideally, you will be within a reasonable commute to Swansea and be on-site three days a week. You'll also need to be prepared to travel to other sites across the UK when necessary, with occasional overnight stays. This is a PAYE permanent position.

What you will do

• Lead and coordinate the project from initiation through to handover, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, quality and health and safety standards are adhered to
• Provide input during tenders and project planning, contributing to scheduling and risk assessments during the early stages, contract negotiations, ensuring accurate scopes of work and programmes
• Work closely with internal departments, external partners, and stakeholders to align goals, share progress, and solve challenges as they arise
• Identify potential risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with company standards
• Use established project management frameworks, tools, and governance models to ensure consistency and control during the different project phases
• Management of contractors, sub-contractors, and internal resources to safely conduct construction and commissioning activities, HS&E compliance, including the requirements of CDM Regulations and quality management
• Provide DSEAR file, handover pack, and deliver training to assist in the operation and management of the projects
• Lead initiatives for the continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies

What you will bring

• Experience in project or site management in renewables, engineering, or construction
• Strong understanding of project governance, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience in client-side project/site management with strong planning skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of UK and Local regulatory frameworks and renewable energy industry standards
• Strong understanding of UK planning, permitting, and grid connection processes
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK Health and Safety compliance and standards
• In-depth knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to grid connections and interconnections
• You are proactive and structured with a problem-solving mindset and can deal with potential issues and address concerns independently
• Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays to other sites based across the UK and a full UK driving licence

This is your unique opportunity to join a talented team in a rapidly growing sector. We continually add new sites to our existing portfolio and have a robust pipeline of future projects under development and construction. As an employer, we encourage innovation, collaboration, and the adoption of new technologies.

What we offer:

• Salary plus bonus, target up to 25% paid annually, plus a generous car allowance
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Domestic solar, battery and EV charger points scheme, which provides funding towards the cost of installations at your home address
• Employee Assist Programme, including an app which enables virtual appointments with GPs and mental health counsellors
• Eye care vouchers and cycle-to-work scheme
• Community volunteering charity days
• Company sick pay after a qualifying period

About us

Infinis is a leading low-carbon energy generator. We capture methane from landfill sites and disused mines and use it to create electricity. Our flexible power response and battery energy storage projects support the grid when needed. We’re committed to investing in renewable, low-carbon projects; our solar division is expanding.

At Infinis, we believe that success is achieved through a culture of passion and engagement. We are committed to reducing inequalities, fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and giving back to our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who are often underrepresented, such as women and minority ethnic groups, and we deeply value the unique perspectives they bring to our team.

Recruitment Agencies: We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who have signed our company's recruitment terms and conditions. We have no plans to review the Preferred Supplier List. We do not acknowledge speculative or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies. No fee will be applicable if we contact candidates directly.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Engineering

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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