Solar and BESS Site Manager

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading global specialist in renewable energy, to recruit a Site Manager to deliver site management services on turnkey EPC solar PV and battery storage projects in the Durham location and across the UK.

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

The Site Manager role comes with a salary up to £65,000 plus competitive bonus, vehicle and fuel card and other benefits to be discussed.

If you're a Site Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that are a genuine key player in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Site Manager role Reporting to the Head of Site Management you will: Lead on-site management of utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.

Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site activities, including materials, logistics, and deliveries.

Manage key project resources such as engineering teams, quality managers, and subcontractors.

Act as the main point of contact with stakeholders including clients, ICPs, DNOs, landowners, OEMs, and technical advisors.

Ensure compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations, always maintaining the highest HSQE standards.

Monitor and control quality, ensuring works meet contractual and technical requirements.

Prepare and deliver site documentation for project handover, O&M, and safety files.

Provide timely site reporting on health and safety, progress, and quality.

Identify risks to budget, programme, or quality and escalate to the project management team.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Proven experience as a Site Manager (or in a similar leadership role).

SMSTS certification.

NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction.

Experience managing utility scale solar projects highly advantageous.

Personal skills The Site Manager role would suit someone who is: Passionate about renewable energy.

Proactive approach to self-development.

Flexible and adaptable, willing to travel and work away from home as required.

Salary and benefits of the Site Manager role Salary between £55,000
- £65,000 (DOE).

Competitive bonus (KPI and results driven).

Company vehicle with fuel card provided.

33 days' holiday including bank holidays.

Private health cover.

Other benefits to be discussed.

INDREN Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. xwzovoh

We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.