Contract Project Manager – Utility Scale Solar (30MW+)
Location
UK (Site-based / project rotation)
Contract Length
12–24 Months
Day Rate
Competitive DOE
Overview
We’re supporting a major renewable contractor delivering multiple utility-scale solar PV projects across the UK.
We’re looking for a hands-on Contract Project Manager with proven experience delivering 30MW+ solar farms in a live construction environment.
This is a delivery role — you’ll be responsible for driving site progress, managing subcontractors, and keeping programme, safety, and commercial performance on track from mobilisation through to energisation.
What you’ll be doing
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Leading day-to-day delivery of a utility-scale solar site (30MW+)
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Managing site teams including Site Managers, Electrical Supervisors, and Civils contractors
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Owning the programme and pushing works to hit key milestones
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Coordinating civils, electrical, and HV works packages on site
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Working closely with DNOs / ICPs through grid connection and energisation phases
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Running site meetings, progress reporting, and client updates
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Managing subcontractors, productivity, and sequencing of works
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Supporting commissioning and final energisation activities
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Keeping control of HSE, RAMS, permits, and site compliance
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Managing variations, delays, and commercial change where required
What we need
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Strong background delivering utility-scale solar PV (minimum 30MW+)
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Proven experience in EPC / principal contractor environment
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Comfortable running live construction sites with multiple work fronts
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Strong understanding of:
- HV / grid connections
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Civils + electrical balance of plant
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Programme sequencing on large-scale projects
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Experience managing subcontractors and mixed discipline teams
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Able to work under pressure in fast-moving project environments
Nice to have
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BESS project experience
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SMSTS / CSCS / First Aid
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Exposure to SAP / AP environments
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NEC contract awareness
Contract details
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12–24 month duration
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Outside IR35 (project dependent)
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Start dates July-September
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Long-term pipeline of UK solar work available
Apply
If you’ve delivered large-scale solar projects and can take ownership of a live site from civils through to energisation, get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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