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Contract Solar Project Manager

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 2,200 - 3,500 /
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dorset

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

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

Leading day-to-day delivery of a utility-scale solar site (30MW+)
Managing site teams including Site Managers, Electrical Supervisors, and Civils contractors
Owning the programme and pushing works to hit key milestones
Coordinating civils, electrical, and HV works packages on site
Working closely with DNOs / ICPs through grid connection and energisation phases
Running site meetings, progress reporting, and client updates
Managing subcontractors, productivity, and sequencing of works
Supporting commissioning and final energisation activities
Keeping control of HSE, RAMS, permits, and site compliance
Managing variations, delays, and commercial change where requiredWhat we need

Strong background delivering utility-scale solar PV (minimum 30MW+)
Proven experience in EPC / principal contractor environment
Comfortable running live construction sites with multiple work fronts
Strong understanding of: 
HV / grid connections
Civils + electrical balance of plant
Programme sequencing on large-scale projects
Experience managing subcontractors and mixed discipline teams
Able to work under pressure in fast-moving project environments

Nice to have

BESS project experience
SMSTS / CSCS / First Aid
Exposure to SAP / AP environments
NEC contract awarenessContract details

12–24 month duration
Outside IR35 (project dependent)
Start dates July-September
Long-term pipeline of UK solar work availableApply

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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