Senior Site Manager – Solar

Uniper

Site Manager overseeing multiple construction projects in renewable energy sector at Uniper. Structuring operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on-site throughout project phases.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the construction activities of our multiple subcontractors on-site (several projects in parallel)
Monitor and report construction activities, resources, and schedules including overseeing the allocation for future tasks to prevent shortages or delays
Owner’s representative on-site, coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that projects are executed in alignment with all plans and requirements based on our work process (WPM) structure
Responsible for HSE on site, inspect site safety practices, and addressing unsafe conditions promptly in order to meet HSE regulations on a constant basis
Support quality inspections and their documentation, including photos, reports, and quality records
Support the identification, documentation, and resolution of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
Planning of construction works during development phase and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Utilize our integrated software systems, which are built around lean construction and WPM principles, to ensure accurate and transparent reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience leading the construction of renewable energy projects, with a preference for photovoltaic projects, ideally with an electrical background
In-depth knowledge of construction processes, techniques, materials, and safety standards, including civil, electrical, and mechanical components
Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively
Proven ability to work closely with project managers, providing on-site support and ensuring alignment between field activities and project objectives with the teams, subcontractors and stakeholders on-site
Experience using project management and construction software, particularly tools designed for WPM and lean workflows
Process oriented and structured way of working with focus on problem solving and fostering collaboration among diverse teams
Self-motivation and ability to work in a team
Willingness to travel 80% in multi-week assignments
Valid driver's license and willingness to work on various project sites in our core markets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Personal development and Learning opportunities
Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Electric vehicle charging at our sites
In house Occupational Health Services
Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
Performance related benefits
Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction processessafety standardsphotovoltaic projectselectrical backgroundquality inspectionsNon-Conformance Reportslean constructionWPM principlesproblem solvingresource allocation

Soft Skills

leadershipdecision-makingteam managementmotivationcollaborationself-motivationstructured workingcommunicationstakeholder coordinationadaptability

Certifications

valid driver's license