Overview
The Construction Manager will act as the client’s representative on-site for a large-scale solar PV development and its associated electricity network connections. This role is integral to ensuring that construction activities are safe, compliant, and meet high-quality standards. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with contractors, project teams, and stakeholders to monitor progress and uphold project requirements throughout the construction phase.
Responsibilities
- Act as the client's site representative throughout the construction phase.
- Monitor and promote the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
- Ensure construction works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, ITPs and contractual obligations.
- Undertake site inspections and quality audits to verify workmanship and compliance.
- Identify, record and report non-conformances, defects and deviations from programme, design or contract requirements.
- Produce detailed daily and weekly progress reports, including productivity tracking and programme forecasting.
- Facilitate effective communication between contractors, project teams, landowners and stakeholders.
- Support execution of client and technical team site visits.
Requirements
- Min 5 years' experience in construction management, site supervision, Clerk of Works or owner's representative capacity.
- Recent experience delivering Solar PV, BESS, utility, substation, ICP or electrical infrastructure projects within the UK.
- Strong experience managing and overseeing EPC and principal contractors.
- Knowledge of high voltage transmission and distribution environments.
- Solid understanding of CDM Regulations and construction compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to monitor quality, identify defects and ensure works are delivered to specification.
- HNC/HND or equivalent Level 4/5 qualification in a relevant engineering or construction discipline.
- IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.