Solar Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee a large-scale solar construction project in Cardiff. This role requires a balance of site presence and project oversight, managing subcontractors and suppliers to ensure project delivery on time, within budget, and to specification. Candidates should have proven experience in construction or renewable energy project management, with a hands-on approach and strong commercial knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction, renewable energy, or utility-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management processes, contracts, and commercial frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
• Hands-on, site-first mentality with willingness to be actively involved in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of a large-scale solar construction project.
• Manage subcontractors, direct labour teams, and suppliers.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification.

Skills

Project Management

Construction

Renewable Energy

Commercial Frameworks

Multi-project Management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of a large-scale solar construction project in Cardiff. The role requires a balance of site presence and project oversight, with a hands-on approach where required. You will manage subcontractors, direct labour teams, and suppliers while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction, renewable energy, or utility-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management processes, contracts, and commercial frameworks (variations, EWNs, RFIs, payment applications).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
• Hands-on, site-first mentality with willingness to be actively involved in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction, renewable energy, or utility-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management processes, contracts, and commercial frameworks (variations, EWNs, RFIs, payment applications).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
• Hands-on, site-first mentality with willingness to be actively involved in project delivery.

Equal Opportunity

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or background; all decisions are based on merit.