Jobs in Mendip, england, uk

With the UK government’s ambitious goal of delivering 60GW of solar power by 2030, Solar Careers UK are on a mission to help recruit, train, and place over 60,000 new professionals into rewarding careers within the solar and battery storage industry.

Solar Careers UK, is a division of the solar industry's trade association Solar Energy UK, who represent 425+ solar businesses, many that specialise in providing high quality solar installations to domestic, commercial, and utility-scale clients. We have been asked to assist them with the recruitment of full-time and permanent installation teams from across all regions of the United Kingdom.

An established, major contributor business to the UK Renewable Energy Sector develops, builds, and maintains utility-scale solar, wind and storage projects in the UK and internationally. Having developed and built in excess of 700MWp they are looking for a  Site Manager to work with flexibility for extensive travel from the office at Shepton Mallet to our various sites and locations, with a requirement to regularly stay away from home whilst projects are in build.

If you're looking to transition into an Site Manager from another sector , many  transferable skills  can make you a strong candidate and these are listed below.

What we offer :

We’re building a community of passionate individuals committed to shaping the future; providing the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in the renewable energy sector. Offering a culture where collaboration and inclusivity thrive alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a team making a real difference.

What you will be doing in this role :

Reporting into the Contracts Manager, the Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the construction of renewable energy projects from conception to commissioning with the upmost focus on quality assurance and health and safety requirements.

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, pro-active, conscientious and be used to working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to tight deadlines.

The nature of this role requires flexibility for extensive travel from the office at Shepton Mallet to our various sites and locations, with a requirement to regularly stay away from home whilst projects are in build.

Requirements

What we need from you :

• Ensuring that health and safety is at the forefront of all decision making – ‘Everyone Safe Always’.
• Ensure that all construction activities are carried out in compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Monitor the quality of construction work, conduct inspections, and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Effectively manage and coordinate all aspects of renewables construction projects, including procurement, logistics, subcontractor management, and project reporting.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and all stakeholders to ensure compliance with project specifications, budget, and timeline.
• Allocate and manage resources, including labour, equipment, and materials effectively to optimize project efficiency and minimise delays.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, architects, government authorities, and local communities, to ensure smooth project implementation and regulatory compliance.
• Regularly monitor project progress, track milestones, and provide timely updates to project stakeholders, including senior management and clients.
• Prepare accurate and detailed project documentation, including progress reports, project close-out reports, and financial summaries.
• Attend regular general site and specific works package / contractor meetings and to control works.
• Manage variations and change across all works packages with the Contracts Manager and Cost Management team.
• See all aspects of quality and safety through to completion of works.

Skill requirement :

Benefits