We are working with a Utility scale intergrator on the look out for Site Supervisors with experience delivering grid-scale solar farms, standalone BESS facilities, and co-located solar-plus-storage projects throughout England. Whether you have a mechanical, civil or electrical background, if you've been responsible for overseeing works on site and managing subcontractor teams on energy or infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you.
Multiple positions are live right now across England, from large utility-scale solar farms in the East and East Midlands to BESS facilities in the North West and South East. These are full-time, site-based roles with strong rates and real potential for extension as project programmes develop.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Supervising day-to-day construction activities on solar PV, BESS or infrastructure sites
Overseeing subcontractor gangs — civils groundworks, cable installation, tracker/racking erection, BESS container placement and civils interface works
Conducting daily briefings, permit-to-work checks, site safety observations and toolbox talks
Recording works completed, materials delivered and used, and daily progress in site diary
Coordinating with the Site Manager on programme delivery, resource planning and quality inspections
Ensuring compliance with RAMS, method statements, ITPs and environmental management requirements
Carrying out quality hold-point inspections and signing off works at defined milestones
Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring snagging items are logged and resolved
Maintaining a safe, orderly and productive working environment at all times
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Site supervision experience on solar PV, BESS, civil infrastructure or large-scale electrical EPC projects - essential
SSSTS (Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme) - essential
CSCS Card at Supervisor level or above - essential
First Aid at Work certification - desirable (some sites require this)
Experience managing subcontract labour across multi-discipline sites
Good written and verbal communication skills - daily site diary entries and briefing delivery required
Full UK driving licence and site-based availability - essential
Mechanical QA experience on solar tracker and racking systems - strong advantage
Experience with permit-to-work systems and formal safety documentation processes
WHY THIS ROLE STAND OUT
strong and competitive market rate
Fast placement - site supervisors placed within 3–7 days of registration
Clear pathway to Site Manager level - we actively support progression
Civil, electrical and mechanical profiles all welcomed - broad candidate acceptance
Extensions typical on projects - BESS and large solar sites run 6–18 months
Work with established, reputable EPC contractors on nationally significant projects
A sector with genuine long-term security -130GWh of approved UK BESS projects in the pipeline
Salary description
£25.00 - £35.00 per hour