ASAP

  • Hunter Philips
  • 23/10/2026
Contract Construction Project Manager Site Manager Health & Safety Management

Job Description

SITE MANAGER - SOLAR PV - RENEWABLE ENERGY - CONSTRUCTION - YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND

Location: Yorkshire, England

Contract: Freelance / Contract

Duration: Initial 5 Months - High Potential Extension / Follow-On Projects

Start Date: ASAP - Ideally 2nd November 2026

Sector: Renewable Energy / Utility-Scale Solar PV

The Opportunity

We are working with an established EPC contractor seeking an experienced Site Manager to support the construction and delivery of a utility-scale Solar PV project in Yorkshire.

The project is currently midway through construction, with electrical installation activities due to commence shortly.

This is an urgent requirement, with the contractor looking to appoint someone capable of taking immediate responsibility for site management, construction coordination and delivery oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take overall responsibility for day-to-day site management, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the project programme.
  • Manage and coordinate subcontractors, site supervisors and construction teams across civil, mechanical and electrical installation activities.
  • Oversee site documentation, RAMS, permits, progress reporting and compliance with HSE and quality requirements.
  • Coordinate upcoming electrical installation activities, ensuring effective communication between subcontractors, engineering teams and project stakeholders.
  • Monitor construction progress, identify potential delays and proactively resolve technical and operational issues.
  • Liaise with the EPC Project Manager and client-side representatives to ensure project requirements and delivery milestones are achieved.
  • Support temporary works coordination where appropriately qualified and required.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering utility-scale Solar PV or similar renewable energy construction projects.
  • Ideally possess a CSCS Black Card
  • SMSTS certification.
  • Temporary Works Coordinator certification would be highly advantageous.
  • Available to mobilise shortly

Contract Details:

  • Initial Duration: Approximately 5-6 months
  • Extension Potential: High extension potential into May/June 2027
  • Further Opportunities: Potential follow-on assignments with the same EPC contractor
  • Interview Process: Interviews targeted for the week commencing 26th October 2026.
  • Rate: Dependent on experience and qualifications

If you are an experienced Site Manager with the appropriate qualifications and availability to start immediately, please apply.