Site Manager - Solar PV
Location: Cork
Company: ILOS
Scope: Full-time
Benefits include holiday, bonus, and car allowance and more.
WHO ARE ILOS?
ILOS is a fast-growing renewable energy company with a strong presence across Europe, backed by AXA IM Alts and committed to accelerating the energy transition. Since 2018, we have developed, built, and operated large-scale solar PV projects across seven core markets.
THE ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a motivated Site Manager to act as the client representative on construction sites during the implementation of large-scale photovoltaic (PV) projects across Ireland. We are also open to applicants who are site supervisors looking to grow into site managers; we have senior site managers to support your development.
This role involves the monitoring, coordination, and reporting of on-site activities performed by contractors, ensuring that all works meet design specifications, quality standards, Irish regulatory requirements, and health & safety obligations.
The Site Manager will be responsible for site supervision from ready-to-build to commissioning, ensuring alignment with the project execution plan and maintaining visibility on schedule, risks, and quality topics
TASKS
* Act as the owner's on-site representative, ensuring the contractors perform in line with contractual obligations.
* Supervise and document daily activities, contractor performance, deliveries, and quality assurance.
* Conduct regular site inspections, check work progress against schedule, identify deviations, and raise NCRs or snag lists where required.
* Coordinate closely with the client's internal teams (engineering, quality, HSE, project management).
* Ensure compliance with Irish regulations, planning permissions, and national electrical standards (IS
* Monitor and report on site HSE performance in cooperation with the HSE manager or safety consultants.
* Support handover processes to asset management and O&M, including site readiness checks and documentation review.
* Issue weekly site reports, covering progress, risks, weather impact, safety incidents, delivery status, and photographic documentation.
* Liaise with external stakeholders (DNO, landowners, inspectors, local councils) as needed.
PROFILE
* Minimum 3 years of site-based experience in large-scale solar projects, including >10 MWp ground-mounted installations.
* Proven track record in client-side supervision or construction oversight roles.
* Degree or technical qualification in civil or electrical engineering.
* Familiarity with Irish safety and electrical standards (IS 10101, Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, Construction Regulations 2013).
* Confident communicator with strong coordination and documentation skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
CONTACT
Do you have questions about your career at ILOS? We're here for you
Whether it's about open positions, the application process, or our work environment – our HR team will be happy to support you.
Contact Our Talent Acquisition Manager, referencing "SM Ireland" in the subject title to Toby Barbieri – -
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €60,000.00-€80,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Co. Cork, CO. Cork: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* solar site supervisory: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person