Solar Farm Site Engineer — Immediate Start (Freelance)

Randstad Construction & Property

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 66,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking a hands-on Site Engineer for a long-term freelance role on a renewables and infrastructure solar farm near Exeter. Immediate start, on-site work in Cardiff with a UK driving licence.

You will lead setting-out activities, oversee small subcontractors, and ensure QA and RAMS compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position demands experience in solar/groundworks, proficiency with robotic total stations and GPS surveying, and strong site supervision

Qualifications

Experience as Site Engineer on solar farm schemes, heavy groundworks or land development.
Proficient in setting-out using robotic total stations and GPS surveying.
Experience managing small subcontractors and direct labor on site.
CSCS card and SMSTS or SSSTS certification required.
Immediate availability to start on site in Exeter with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

Setting out precise dimensional control for foundations, array frames, inverter stations, fencing and tracks.
Manage small subcontractors on site and drive daily production targets.
Perform on-site quality assurance and as-built surveys.
Maintain daily site diaries and track progress against lookahead schedules.
Enforce RAMS and site safety standards.