Solar Pv Construction Site Manager

Zapsa limited are a specialist Talent Aquisition Consultancy working in the Renewable Energy, Environmental, IT, Sustainability sectors.

We are working exclusively with an EPC providing services to the solar industry who are seeking an experienced Site Manager . 

This exciting opportunity will mean overseeing projects across Scotland  Ground mount Arrays  From Mechanical to Electrical installs including Civils, Site and project management. 

Position Title:                     SOLAR PV Construction Site Manager

 Based at:                            Project Sites as required

 Position reports to:         Operations Director

 Role overview:    To effectively project manage, co-ordinate all staff activity, stock requirements and liaise with clients for the successful delivery and construction of commercial solar photovoltaic installations,  ground mount.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising the installation of site services, including welfare, cabling, fencing, CCTV installation
• Responsible for managing all civil works on project sites
• Manage a team of labourers and sub-contractors of varying personalities and skill levels on site
• Ensure all work undertaken is safe and that it complies with current regulations
• Working closely with the Contracts Manager and Project Managers to ensure works are completed in a timely and cost effective manner to a high standard
• Responsible for meeting all H & S requirements on site
• Conduct Risk Assessments and ensure all employees and sub-contractors are fully aware of safe methods of working
• Ensuring personal and safety of others at all times
• Able to read and understand design requirements
• Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team
• Hand-on approach - undertake any tasks to assist with the installation of Solar PV systems
• Any other reasonable tasks as requested by management
• Meet the requirements of CDM regulations as and when applicable

Skills required:

• Previous experience of construction related activities, including electrical and mechanical
• Ability to supervise a team of operatives
• Knowledge of H & S in Construction regulations
• Self-motivated, focused, results and quality oriented
• High standards of workmanship and professionalism
• Team player, effective communicator
• The ability to achieve tight deadlines
• Cordial and professional with excellent client facing skills              
• Clean driving license
• Computer literate
• Eligible to work in the UK 

Other requirements:

• A requirement to travel and to stay away from home as and when required.  All accommodation, expenses, will be provided by the Company.