Site Manager

Site Manager - Ground-Mount Solar

Location: West Kent
Salary: £60,000-£65,000
Employment: Permanent

An opportunity is available for an experienced Site Manager to join a major utility-scale Solar PV construction project in West Kent.

We are looking for someone with strong practical site leadership experience who can manage subcontractors, maintain construction standards and drive safe delivery against the project programme.

The role will include:

Leading day-to-day construction activities

Managing subcontractors and site supervisors

Coordinating labour, materials and site resources

Monitoring programme and construction progress

Maintaining HSE and quality standards

Reviewing work against drawings and specifications

Managing site inspections, defects and corrective works

Producing accurate site and progress reporting

Supporting commissioning and project handover

Working closely with the wider project management team

Essential experience:

Demonstrable utility-scale ground-mounted Solar PV experience

Previous Site Manager experience within solar, renewables or major infrastructure

Strong construction and subcontractor management capability

Civil, Electrical or Mechanical construction/engineering background

UK driving licence

Qualifications / certifications:

SMSTS

Black CSCS or Black ECS Card

3-day First Aid certification

NVQ Level 6+ in Construction Management or relevant engineering discipline preferred

Strong candidates actively progressing towards NVQ Level 6 / Black Card may also be considered.

TWC / Temporary Works Coordinator experience would be advantageous.

Candidates with civil construction experience across earthworks, roads, drainage, foundations or structures are particularly of interest.

The position is permanent, so flexibility to support future UK projects will be required

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