The Site Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the successful delivery of projects within the renewable energy sector.
About the Job
This position involves managing site activities, contractor progress, and ensuring effective programme management to meet project objectives. Key responsibilities include:
* Overseeing contractors on site to ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and project specifications for solar farms, wind farms, or battery energy storage systems.
* Maintaining excellent on-site quality, safety, health, and environment practices through proactive implementation and enforcement.
* Keeping accurate and up-to-date site records and documentation to facilitate smooth project progression.
* Collaborating closely with the Project Manager to ensure seamless construction activities on site.
* Liaising with the Project Manager and Contracts Manager during the delivery phase to ensure contractual obligations are met, review payment claims, and determine variation claims.
To excel in this role, you must possess:
* A strong commitment to safety principles coupled with extensive experience in construction site management, preferably in utility-scale projects.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation capabilities.
* The ability to lead a project team on site to achieve high levels of performance.
* Familiarity with PSDP/PSCS and/or CDMC processes.
* The capacity to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including local community members, landowners, local council representatives, technical teams, and legal professionals involved in project delivery.