RINA
Solar PV Site Contract Manager - Essex
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About the Role
RINA is seeking an experienced Site Representative to provide full-time on-site oversight during the construction of a utility-scale solar PV project in the UK. Acting on behalf of the Client, the Site Representative will monitor construction activities, quality, health and safety performance, environmental compliance, and contractual obligations throughout the EPC and ICP delivery phases.
The successful candidate will be a highly experienced construction professional with a proven track record in the delivery of utility-scale solar PV projects in the UK. The role will serve as the Client's on-site representative and will work closely with RINA's technical back-office team to identify risks, monitor project progress, and ensure construction works are executed in accordance with contractual, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor construction progress against EPC and ICP contract requirements, project schedules, and key milestones.
- Monitor the delivery, storage, and handling of equipment and materials on site.
- Review the implementation of EPC and ICP contractor QA/QC procedures and quality management systems.
- Assess construction quality and workmanship against approved specifications, drawings, and standards.
- Maintain construction punch lists and support contractors in the timely rectification of defects and non-conformances.
- Monitor compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements and promote a positive safety culture on site.
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant UK construction legislation.
- Monitor interfaces between contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
- Witness key construction, testing, commissioning, energisation, and handover activities.
- Liaise with contractors, the Client, and RINA technical specialists to identify, escalate, and resolve project issues.
- Prepare weekly progress reports summarising site activities, achievements, risks, safety observations, and key project developments.
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Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 10 years' experience in site-based construction supervision, owner's engineering, construction management, or site representative roles.
- Demonstrable experience on utility-scale solar PV construction projects in the UK.
- Strong understanding of EPC contracting and construction management practices.
- Proven experience overseeing contractor quality management and site inspection activities.
- Thorough understanding of UK construction legislation and UK CDM Regulations.
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
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Duration
The appointment is expected to cover a 12-month construction period, with an anticipated 6-month extension. #LI-JB3
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:
- 25 days leave (plus bank holidays)
- Support of Military Reservists – 10 additional paid days
- Health Insurance (Family can be added at an additional cost)
- Matched 6% pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee perks – retail discounts
- Generous recruitment referral bonus
- 4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors
- Season ticket loan
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