Solar Site Manager

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Contract Solar Site Manager - Utility Scale (Midlands)

Location

Location

Midlands, UK (Site based)

12-24 Months

Day Rate

Competitive DOE

Overview

We are supporting a major renewable energy developer / contractor delivering multiple utility scale solar PV projects across the Midlands and wider UK network.

We are seeking an experienced Solar Site Manager to take full responsibility for day to day site delivery on a live utility scale solar farm.

This is not a "labouring supervision" role - this is a leadership position on a high value renewable asset where you will be expected to run site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and act as the key interface between delivery teams and the client / developer / asset owner.

What you'll be doing

• Day to day management of a utility scale solar PV construction site (30MW+)
• Coordinating civils, electrical, and mechanical subcontractors on site
• Driving programme delivery and ensuring key milestones are achieved
• Managing site logistics, sequencing of works, and labour planning
• Ensuring strict HSE compliance across all site activities
• Running daily site briefings, progress meetings, and coordination with engineers
• Working closely with Project Manager, QA/QC, and commissioning teams
• Managing snagging, punch lists, and ensuring defects are closed out
• Supporting commissioning readiness through to energisation
• Acting as the main on site point of contact for client / developer representatives

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on utility scale solar PV projects
• Strong background in EPC, principal contractor, or renewable construction delivery
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple subcontractor packages
• Strong understanding of:
  • Civils (earthworks, piling, structures, cable routes)
  • Electrical installation (DC/AC systems, inverter stations)
• Comfortable running fast paced, multi discipline construction sites
• Strong leadership and coordination skills on live projects
• Previous client / developer facing experience on live solar or infrastructure projects

Candidates must be comfortable:

• Reporting directly to developer/asset owner representatives
• Attending client meetings and progress reviews
• Managing expectations from both EPC and client side
• Operating in an environment where quality, reporting, and accountability are scrutinised at asset owner level

This is not suitable for purely subcontractor level supervisors with no client interaction experience.

• Experience on BESS or hybrid solar + storage projects
• SMSTS / CSCS (essential for site access)
• First Aid certification
• Experience with commissioning phases and energisation support
• Midlands based utility solar project(s)
• Strong pipeline of future UK solar & BESS work

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If you've delivered utility scale solar projects and are confident operating in a client facing, developer led environment, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.