Role – Site Manager

Location – Durham, UK

An experienced Site Manager is required to oversee the late stage delivery of a Solar project in the UK. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing site coordination, contractor management and CDM compliance while ensuring the safe and efficient completion of the project. The role will work closely with site electrical authorities and commissioning teams to support the final stages of testing, commissioning and energisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities during the final commissioning phase
• Act as the Principal Contractor representative ensuring CDM and HSE compliance
• Coordinate contractors completing installation, testing and commissioning works
• Conduct regular site walkarounds, safety monitoring and progress checks
• Lead contractor progress meetings and maintain clear site communication
• Ensure works are delivered in line with RAMS, permits and safe systems of work
• Monitor programme progress and address risks or delays
• Maintain site documentation including reports, permits and inspection records

Requirements

• Experience as a Site Manager on energy, infrastructure or industrial projects
• Background in delivering utility scales solar projects is a must.
• Experience managing commissioning or project completion phases
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, RAMS and permit systems
• SMSTS and CSCS (Manager/Supervisor)
• First Aid certification
• Strong contractor coordination and communication skills

Contract: 3-month contract (outside IR35)

Working Pattern: Full-time on site, 5 days per week, 10 Hour Days

If interested, please apply within or contact Harry Arnold for further information.