Site Manager - Ground-Mount Solar
Location: West Kent
Salary: £60,000-£65,000
Employment: Permanent
An opportunity is available for an experienced Site Manager to join a major utility-scale Solar PV construction project in West Kent.
We are looking for someone with strong practical site leadership experience who can manage subcontractors, maintain construction standards and drive safe delivery against the project programme.
The role will include:
Leading day-to-day construction activities
Managing subcontractors and site supervisors
Coordinating labour, materials and site resources
Monitoring programme and construction progress
Maintaining HSE and quality standards
Reviewing work against drawings and specifications
Managing site inspections, defects and corrective works
Producing accurate site and progress reporting
Supporting commissioning and project handover
Working closely with the wider project management team
Essential experience:
Demonstrable utility-scale ground-mounted Solar PV experience
Previous Site Manager experience within solar, renewables or major infrastructure
Strong construction and subcontractor management capability
Civil, Electrical or Mechanical construction/engineering background
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.
Candidates with civil construction experience across earthworks, roads, drainage, foundations or structures are particularly of interest.
The position is permanent, so flexibility to support future UK projects will be required.
