Solar EV Build Manager in Ely

Job Description

Solar & Renewables Build Manager

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

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Reports to: Senior Delivery Manager

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Type: Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday

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

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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.

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Role Purpose:

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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.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Site & Programme Delivery

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

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

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

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

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

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Client & Stakeholder Management

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

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

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

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

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Team & Contractor Management

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

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• Monitor contractor performance and address poor performance promptly.

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

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

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Safety, Quality & Compliance

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

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• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks and safety observations.

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

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• Coordinate testing, commissioning, documentation and client handover.

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Commercial, Risk & Reporting

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

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

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• Support variation and change management.

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

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

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Skills & Experience

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

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• Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors.

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• Practical understanding of solar farm/renewable construction activities.

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• Strong Health & Safety and construction compliance knowledge.

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• Experience managing client relationships and delivery expectations.

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

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• Strong organisational, commercial and problem-solving skills.

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• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

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

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• SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS or equivalent desirable.

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

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• Full UK driving licence.

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