The Opportunity

A rare opportunity to join a leading international O&M, construction and design company specialising in medium and large PV Systems. 

Our client is looknig for a Solar Construction Site Manager to Site Manage the construction of two Solar Sites in the Nottingham and Cambridge area.

The Role

• Supporting the Project Manager to ensure the IMS and company policy are maintained and updated
• Monitoring and auditing activities to ensure works are carried out under this IMS and in compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental Regulations
• Support project managers and subcontractors in implementing and adhering to the IMS
• Arrange training, where necessary, on aspects of the IMS
• Liaise with consultants who may be engaged from time to time to further develop the IMS
• Carry out Safety Walks on the company portfolio
• Conduct audits of company & subcontractor activities (covering site surveys, construction work and electrical and mechanical maintenance, LV, HV, DC & AC)
• Conduct audits of company & subcontractor compliance with IMS
• Review audit findings with the Project Managers and support closure of action items
• Support the Project Manager in carrying out investigations into any Hazardous Observations/Near Misses or incidents that may occur on any of the projects, reporting findings and monitoring corrective actions
• Maintain and collect health and safety statistics at company and project level, analysing and reporting trends to Project Managers, UK Operations Manager and Managing Directors
• Maintain records to demonstrate ongoing compliance with IMS & relevant ISO accreditation(s)
• Support responsible departments to establish an adequate HSE subcontractor management
• Support sales and marketing to meet HSE expectations of customers
• Keep abreast of developments in good practice and regulations and advise UK Head of Operations/Managing Directors as appropriate
• Reporting to the UK Head of Operations and Clien

The Person 

• NEBOSH National General Certificate
• NEBOSH National Construction Certificate
• Proven track record in Health and Safety in Wind farms and or Solar parks
• Knowledge of Operations/Construction of wind/ PV business
• Electrical background an advantage

Personal Attributes:

• Enthusiasm for subject area and ability to motivate others to by-in to processes and procedures
• Customer oriented
• Attention to detail, particularly in terms of record keeping and documentation
• Logical thinker and clear communicator
• Solutions focussed with a practical approach to problem solving
• Excellent personal skills and ability to build trust and respect within teams
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Ability to work closely and effectively with an international team and clients
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good IT skills in word/excel
• Naturally well prepared and organised, able to deal with competing priorities, manage a diverse workload and meet targets and deadlines