Assistant Site Manager - Solar EPC Contractor

ERSG Ltd; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

ERSG Ltd is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to deliver a Utility-Scale Solar Farm in the Midland of Ireland. The role includes training on an existing project before progressing to a Site Manager position on a new site launching in early 2027.

Five‑day, on‑site work with a focus on SHEQ and efficient delivery across subcontractors, engineers and suppliers. Applicants must have experience as an EPC Contractor in Ireland and a track record delivering utility-scale Solar/PV projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as an EPC Contractor within the Irish market.
• Experience delivering utility-scale Solar/PV projects.
• Degree in Construction, Engineering or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the site in accordance with SHEQ principles.
• Manage subcontractors, engineers and suppliers to ensure project delivery.
• Manage site progress and resolve challenges to site delivery.
• Ensure site records are managed appropriately.
• Be proactive in controlling stock levels.
• Support handover to the end-client.

Skills

Subcontractor management

SHEQ compliance

Site coordination

Stock control

Education

Degree in Construction or Engineering

Job description

ersg are searching for an Assistant Site Manager to deliver a Utility-Scale Solar Farm in the Midland of Ireland. Upon joining, our client will provide training and development on an existing project before providing the scope to act as Site Manager on another site, which will go live at the beginning of 2027.

Applicants will be responsible for;

• Ensuring the smooth running of the site, in accordance with SHEQ principals.
• Managing subcontractors, engineers and suppliers to ensure delivery of project.
• Managing site progress and resolving challenges to site delivery.
• Ensure site records are managed appropriately.
• Being proactive in ensuring stock levels are controlled.
• Supporting handover to the end-client.

This role will be site-based (five days per week).

Applicants MUST have experience of acting as an EPC Contractor within the Irish market. Also, experience in delivering Utility-Scale Solar/PV projects is essential to ensure the success of the project.

Applicants with a degree in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline preferred.

Salary is €60,000-€70,000 + bonus + benefits.

You MUST be eligble to work in Ireland, and have a valid drivers license.

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 age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.