Head of Site Management

Head of Site Management – Solar & BESS
Remote working from home
70k / 80k basic + Benefits

Introduction
Astute is working with one of the worlds market leading O&M service providers. Specialising in the
development, engineering, financing, construction, operations & maintenance of large scale solar
photovoltaic projects. With close to 1.8GWp installed Globally and a 5–year track record for
outstanding services, they are looking for a Head of Site Management (Solar & BESS) to provide management and oversight to site–based teams focused on delivering industry leading solar PV and Battery Storage projects


Roles & Responsibilities
As Head of Site Management (Solar & BESS), you will be responsible for:

• Take line management responsibility for team of Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers, Quality Managers and Commissioning Managers responsible for delivering utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
• Ensure project functional reporting lines to Director of Project Management & Construction are maintained and executed.
• Responsibility for ensuring the highest HSQE standards are always maintained on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations. Drive a positive HSE culture amongst the team.
• Coordination of construction resourcing to ensure timely and high–quality delivery of projects.
• Provide experience and expertise to mitigate and overcome challenges encountered during project delivery.
• Ensure team are equipped with necessary tools, equipment, and resources to deliver projects effectively.

Skills & Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant construction/engineering related degree or equivalent experience and/or vocational training.
• Extensive previous experience as Site Manager on utility scale solar PV projects (20MW+) is a must. Battery storage experience is desirable.
• 3+ years' experience in equivalent role or of leading a team with reporting obligations a strong plus.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to communicate objectives and priorities clearly.
• Health & Safety training or qualifications a must. Strong preference for NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK).

Salary & Package
What's on offer for this exciting role:

• 70k / 80k basic
• Bonus
• Pension/Life Insurance/Healthcare
• Car Allowance
• Occasional travel to Europe

How to apply?
To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up–to–date CV and covering letter to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.

INDREN

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