Solar Consultant (Civil) in Forfar

Solar Consultant (Civil) – Scotland

£450-500 per day (outside IR35) + average 40-45hr week + 6-12 month rolling contract + highly skilled, collaborative team environment

Solar Consultant (Civil) responsibilities include:

• Supervise day-to-day civil and earthworks activities across site.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams and plant to ensure works are delivered efficiently.
• Monitor construction activities against drawings, specifications, method statements and programme requirements.
• Oversee earthworks, excavation, drainage, foundations, access roads and associated infrastructure works.
• Carry out regular site inspections and monitor workmanship and progress.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with relevant health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve construction issues, escalating technical or programme concerns where required.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Project Managers, engineers, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor materials, plant and labour requirements to support efficient delivery.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and relevant documentation.
• Support quality inspections and ensure any defects, snags or non-conformances are appropriately addressed.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure site teams comply with RAMS and permit requirements.

Solar Consultant (Civil) profile:

• Qualifications in civil engineering or related fields
• Relevant site-based qualifications such as SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS/CPCS/NPORS or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Contractors with experience on solar, battery storage, wind, utilities or energy infrastructure are encouraged to apply.
• 5+ years' experience in a site supervision role within civil engineering or construction and ideally in above industry sectors.
• This is a hands-on site supervision position suited to someone who is comfortable managing contractors and coordinating multiple civil activities in a live construction environment.
• Proven experience supervising civil, earthworks or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience within the renewable energy sector is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site coordination and contractor management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction health and safety requirements.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple site activities.

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