Solar EV Build Manager

Solar & Renewables Build Manager

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire (hybrid 3 onsite, 2 wfh)

Reports to: Senior Delivery Manager

Type: Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday

Salary: Up to £65k pending experience (+ car allowance)

Project Partners are now recruiting for an experienced Solar EV Build Manager based in the Cambridgeshire area to come and join a growing team delivering solar and renewable energy projects. The head office is based in Ely so ideal candidate will be based within 1 hour commute and you will be working on a hybrid set up of 3 days onsite/field and 2 working from home.

Role Purpose:

The Solar & Renewables Build Manager is responsible for the successful on-site delivery of solar and renewable energy projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality and client standards. The role provides hands-on leadership of site teams and subcontractors and acts as a key operational interface with the client.

Key Responsibilities:

Site & Programme Delivery

* Manage day-to-day construction activities across allocated solar and renewable projects.

* Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to maximise productivity.

* Monitor programme, milestones and progress, identifying and resolving issues before they impact delivery.

* Carry out regular site visits and ensure construction activities meet approved designs, specifications and RAMS.

* Coordinate activities including groundworks, access, foundations, cable routes, ducting, fencing, mounting systems and associated infrastructure.

Client & Stakeholder Management

* Act as the key operational contact for the client during construction.

* Attend progress meetings and provide clear updates on programme, risks, quality and delivery.

* Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, landowners and subcontractors.

* Resolve issues quickly and maintain a professional, solutions-focused approach.

Team & Contractor Management

* Lead site teams, supervisors and subcontractors, setting clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity and programme.

* Monitor contractor performance and address poor performance promptly.

* Ensure all personnel have appropriate competence, qualifications and training.

* Promote a positive, accountable and delivery-focused culture.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

* Maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety and ensure compliance with company procedures, RAMS and relevant legislation.

* Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks and safety observations.

* Monitor quality, manage defects and ensure effective snagging and close-out.

* Coordinate testing, commissioning, documentation and client handover.

Commercial, Risk & Reporting

* Monitor productivity, resource utilisation and project performance against budget.

* Identify and escalate commercial, programme, technical and resource risks.

* Support variation and change management.

* Maintain accurate project systems, site records and weekly reporting.

* Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cost and strengthen delivery processes.

Skills & Experience

- Minimum 3 years' experience in on-site construction and client delivery, ideally within solar, renewables, utilities or infrastructure.

- Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors.

- Practical understanding of solar farm/renewable construction activities.

- Strong Health & Safety and construction compliance knowledge.

- Experience managing client relationships and delivery expectations.

- Ability to understand drawings, specifications, programmes and RAMS.

- Strong organisational, commercial and problem-solving skills.

- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work under programme pressure and manage multiple priorities.

- SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS or equivalent desirable.

- Renewable energy, electrical, civils or construction qualifications desirable.

- Full UK driving licence
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed