Site Manager

Site Manager - Utility-Scale Solar

Location: South Wales
Contract: Long-term contract
Rate: Up to 390 per day

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to support the construction of a major ground-mounted Solar PV development in South Wales.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for day-to-day site delivery, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring the project maintains the required standards across safety, quality and programme.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily site construction activity
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors and site teams
• Monitor progress against the construction programme
• Manage site resources and upcoming works
• Maintain strong HSE standards
• Monitor construction quality and compliance
• Review drawings, specifications and site documentation
• Manage defects and corrective actions
• Coordinate with project management and engineering teams
• Support commissioning and final project handover

Essential experience:

• Strong recent utility-scale ground-mounted Solar PV experience
• Previous Site Manager experience
• Proven subcontractor management capability
• Civil, Electrical or Mechanical construction/engineering background
• Strong understanding of site HSE and quality requirements
• 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.

Civil construction experience would be particularly valuable, especially across roads, drainage, foundations, structures and enabling works.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV clearly outlining the scale of the solar projects you have delivered and your responsibilities on each project.

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