Solar Site Manager

RG Setsquare; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Setsquare is recruiting an experienced Site Manager to oversee ICP works for a 33kV grid connection on a major solar farm project in the UK. You will manage civils and electrical installation activities, ensure safety, and drive on-time delivery with subcontractors and stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive HV project experience, and a track record delivering utility-scale infrastructure.

Qualifications

• SMSTS qualification required.
• CSCS Card (Supervisor or Manager level) required.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• HSG47 – Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as Site Manager.
• Proven delivery of 11kV and/or 33kV infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing ICP connection works.
• Experience delivering solar farm/utility infrastructure/HV projects.
• Experience managing excavations, cable routes, ducting, earthing systems.
• CDM Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations and permit-to-work knowledge.
• Experience under Principal Contractor arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day site activities across the project.
• Coordinate civils and electrical subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Lead site inductions, briefings and toolbox talks.
• Monitor productivity and resource levels.
• Manage interfaces between multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Undertake site inspections, audits and safety reviews.
• Ensure RAMS, permits and safe systems of work are implemented.
• Oversee delivery of cable route excavations, joint bays, ducting, earthing systems, reinstatement and associated civils works.
• Coordinate 33kV cable installation, jointing, terminations, switchgear installation and commissioning activities.
• Provide regular progress updates to the project team.
• Support quality assurance, inspections, defect management and project handover.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

RAMS process

Job description

Site Manager - 33kV Grid Connection / Solar Farm Project

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of ICP works associated with a 33kV grid connection for a major solar farm project.

Acting on behalf of the Principal Contractor, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of all civils and electrical installation activities associated with the HV connection works. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Site Manager with a strong background in utility infrastructure, HV cable installations, ICP connections or renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day site activities across the project.
• Coordinate civils and electrical subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Lead site inductions, briefings and toolbox talks.
• Monitor productivity and resource levels.
• Manage interfaces between multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Undertake site inspections, audits and safety reviews.
• Ensure RAMS, permits and safe systems of work are implemented.
• Oversee delivery of cable route excavations, joint bays, ducting, earthing systems, reinstatement and associated civils works.
• Coordinate 33kV cable installation, jointing, terminations, switchgear installation and commissioning activities.
• Provide regular progress updates to the project team.
• Support quality assurance, inspections, defect management and project handover.

Essential Requirements

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card (Supervisor or Manager level)
• First Aid at Work
• HSG47 - Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
• Full UK Driving Licence

Essential Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Site Manager.
• Proven delivery of 11kV and/or 33kV infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing ICP connection works.
• Background delivering solar farm, utility infrastructure or HV electrical projects.
• Experience managing excavations, cable routes, ducting installations, joint bays and earthing systems.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations and permit-to-work systems.
• Experience working under Principal Contractor arrangements.

Desirable Qualifications

• National Grid Persons
• EUSR SHEA Power
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• NRSWA Supervisor
• IOSH Managing Safely
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• CAT & Genny

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a safety-led Site Manager with a strong understanding of HV infrastructure and utility construction. You will possess excellent leadership skills, be confident managing multiple subcontractors and stakeholders, and have the ability to drive programme performance whilst maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.