Site Manager

Job Title: Site Manager Contract Length: 12-month project Rate: £450/day IR35: Outside IR35 Location: Nottinghamshire RESPONSIBILITIES Manage day-to-day construction activities across the project. Work closely with the…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £54 – £58/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 5 October 2026

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Job Title: Site Manager

Contract Length: 12-month project
Rate: £450/day
IR35: Outside IR35
Location: Nottinghamshire

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage day-to-day construction activities across the project.

Work closely with the EPC Project Manager to deliver the construction programme.

Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, materials and resources.

Oversee construction of solar PV, BESS and associated infrastructure.

Ensure works are completed in line with drawings, specifications and RAMS.

Monitor quality, progress and site productivity.

Lead site meetings, briefings and toolbox talks.

Manage subcontractor QHSE compliance.

Resolve site issues and coordinate with engineering, project management and HSE teams.

Maintain site records, progress reports and construction documentation.

Support inspections, testing, commissioning and handover.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

Previous Site Manager / Construction Manager experience.

Experience on large-scale solar, renewable energy or infrastructure projects.

Strong subcontractor and site team management experience.

Good understanding of construction programmes, RAMS and H&S.

Experience coordinating civils, electrical and mechanical works.

Ability to read and work from drawings and specifications.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

Experience working on live construction sites.

Full UK driving licence.

CERTIFICATIONS

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

DESIRABLE

Utility-scale solar experience.

BESS experience.

HV/electrical construction experience.

Civils and groundworks experience.

IOSH or NEBOSH.

Temporary works experience.

Commissioning and handover experience

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