Senior Site Manager - Solar

Senior Site Manager - Solar

Full-Time 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
emplify GmbH

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead construction of solar projects, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met.
  • Company: Dynamic renewable energy company focused on innovative solar solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a chance to make a difference in sustainability.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Why this job: Join a team making an impact in renewable energy while developing your leadership skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in renewable energy construction and strong leadership abilities required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

The Site Manager will oversee all construction works of assigned projects ensuring that the Plant is delivered in the budget, time and quality required.

Your responsibilities:

  • Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the construction activities of our multiple subcontractors on-site (several projects in parallel).
  • Monitor and report construction activities, resources, and schedules including overseeing the allocation for future tasks to prevent shortages or delays.
  • Owner’s representative on-site, coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that projects are executed in alignment with all plans and requirements based on our work process (WPM) structure.
  • Responsible for HSE on site, inspect site safety practices, and addressing unsafe conditions promptly in order to meet HSE regulations on a constant basis.
  • Support quality inspections and their documentation, including photos, reports, and quality records.
  • Support the identification, documentation, and resolution of Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs).
  • Planning of construction works during development phase and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Utilize our integrated software systems, which are built around lean construction and WPM principles, to ensure accurate and transparent reporting.

Your profile:

  • Significant experience leading the construction of renewable energy projects, with a preference for photovoltaic projects, ideally with an electrical background.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction processes, techniques, materials, and safety standards, including civil, electrical, and mechanical components.
  • Strong leadership and decision‑making skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
  • Proven ability to work closely with project managers, providing on‑site support and ensuring alignment between field activities and project objectives with the teams, subcontractors and stakeholders on‑site.
  • Experience using project management and construction software, particularly tools designed for WPM and lean workflows.
  • Process oriented and structured way of working with focus on problem solving and fostering collaboration among diverse teams.
  • Self‑motivation and ability to work in a team.
  • Willingness to travel 80% in multi‑week assignments.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to work on various project sites in our core markets.
emplify GmbH

Contact Details:

emplify GmbH Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Site Manager - Solar

Construction Management
Project Coordination
HSE Compliance
Quality Inspection
Non-Conformance Report (NCR) Management
Renewable Energy Project Experience
Photovoltaic Knowledge