Location - Site Based / Remote

Ref - SSM

Salary - £70,000 - £75,000 + Bonus

Solar PV/BESS Site Manager

Remote / Site based

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance; Engineering 

Role would be site based, Locations include Bristol, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Coventry, Birmingham, Derby , Nottingham

The Role

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Site Managers to oversee the operation and maintenance of our solar and battery energy storage facilities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of solar and battery systems, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficient integration of new sites in to the existing operational team and the ongoing reliable operation of our renewable energy assets.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of Electrical installation for electrical and network compliance.

• Management of works schedule to meet asset uptime requirements

• Managing teams of on site personnel (works scheduling, team rostering, KPI’s, safety & development)

• Performance of the asset to maximise generation (Availability, Production, Energy targets)

• Negotiation and management of 3rd party contract works on site

• Forecast and project budget management – reporting and integration with Finance team

• Enforce safety and electrical policies for the safety and wellbeing of staff

• Perform Quality and Safety Inspections/Audits.

• Understanding of Contractual requirement > Direct and manage variations, estimate and approvals.

• Actively engage in electrical and mechanical activities.

• Represent client in the local community – interaction with land owners and local stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Current Driver’s License

• Electrical certification / Licence (Preferrable)

• HV Electrical Certification / Experience (Preferrable)

• OHS Certification

• Construction Induction Card (Where applicable)

Technical Knowledge

• HSE: Constant awareness, report risks and hazards → attend meetings; raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs); OHS tertiary qualification (preferred)

• Ability to understand / operate and manage technical and business computer software packages.

• Ability to read and understand Electrical & Mechanical schematics / drawings

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting principles and budget management

• Electrical Isolation (LOTO) procedures.- LV & HV

• Understanding of electrical standards and regulations

Industry & Business experience

• Experience in running & managing utility energy assets and/or energy distribution assets

• Experience in DNSP/NSP interactions (Preferable)

• Experience in managing project budgets and aligning with future works

• Appropriate level of commercial acumen commensurate with position, some knowledge of commercial contracts.

• Pervious experience in utility solar or storage construction