Solar EV Project Manager

Project Partners; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Partners in Ely, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a Solar & Renewables Project Manager to lead on-site delivery of solar and renewable energy projects. Hybrid role with 3 days on-site and 2 days working from home, within a close-knit team at the Ely head office.

You will manage site teams and subcontractors, ensure safety compliance, and maintain client relationships to deliver projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in on-site construction and client delivery.
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong Health & Safety and construction compliance knowledge.
• Ability to understand drawings, specifications, programmes and RAMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead site and programme delivery across solar/renewable projects.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against milestones and budget.
• Maintain client handover and reporting.

Skills

On-site construction management

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Programme planning

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

SMSTS/SSSTS or CSCS or equivalent

Renewable energy / electrical / civils qualifications desirable

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Solar & Renewables Project Manager

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire (hybrid 3 onsite, 2 wfh)

Type: Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday

Salary: Up to £65k pending experience (+ car allowance)

Project Partners are now recruiting for an experienced Solar EV Manager based in the Cambridgeshire area to come and join a growing team delivering solar and renewable energy projects. The head office is based in Ely so ideal candidate will be based within 1 hour commute and you will be working on a hybrid set up of 3 days onsite/field and 2 working from home.

Role Purpose:

The Solar & Renewables Manager is responsible for the successful on-site delivery of solar and renewable energy projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality and client standards. The role provides hands‑on leadership of site teams and subcontractors and acts as a key operational interface with the client.

Key Responsibilities:

Site & Programme Delivery

• Manage day-to-day construction activities across allocated solar and renewable projects.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to maximise productivity.
• Monitor programme, milestones and progress, identifying and resolving issues before they impact delivery.
• Carry out regular site visits and ensure construction activities meet approved designs, specifications and RAMS.
• Coordinate activities including groundworks, access, foundations, cable routes, ducting, fencing, mounting systems and associated infrastructure.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key operational contact for the client during construction.
• Attend progress meetings and provide clear updates on programme, risks, quality and delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, landowners and subcontractors.
• Resolve issues quickly and maintain a professional, solutions-focused approach.

Team & Contractor Management

• Lead site teams, supervisors and subcontractors, setting clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity and programme.
• Monitor contractor performance and address poor performance promptly.
• Ensure all personnel have appropriate competence, qualifications and training.
• Promote a positive, accountable and delivery-focused culture.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety and ensure compliance with company procedures, RAMS and relevant legislation.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks and safety observations.
• Monitor quality, manage defects and ensure effective snagging and close-out.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, documentation and client handover.

Commercial, Risk & Reporting

• Monitor productivity, resource utilisation and project performance against budget.
• Identify and elevate commercial, programme, technical and resource risks.
• Support variation and change management.
• Maintain accurate project systems, site records and weekly reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cost and strengthen delivery processes.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in on-site construction and client delivery, ideally within solar, renewables, utilities or infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Practical understanding of solar farm/renewable construction activities.
• Strong Health & Safety and construction compliance knowledge.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivery expectations.
• Ability to understand drawings, specifications, programmes and RAMS.
• Strong organisational, commercial and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under programme pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS or equivalent desirable.
• Renewable energy, electrical, civils or construction qualifications desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.