BESS Site Manager

6 month contract

£350-400 per day (Inside IR35 IR35)

Scotland (on site)

Sustainable Talent have engaged exclusively with an Industry leader who design, install and commission large scale solar PV farms for their clients. Supplying renewable energy from solar power plants enables local communities to reduce costs and reduce their carbon footprint. It also means they can provide off-grid power in remote areas that can be sold back to the grid or used locally at a cheaper price than grid-supplied energy.

The Role

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Site Managers to oversee the operation and maintenance of solar and battery energy storage facilities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of solar and battery systems, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficient integration of new sites in to the existing operational team and the ongoing reliable operation of our renewable energy assets.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of Electrical installation for electrical and network compliance.
• Management of works schedule to meet asset uptime requirements
• Managing teams of on site personnel (works scheduling, team rostering, KPI’s, safety & development)
• Performance of the asset to maximise generation (Availability, Production, Energy targets)
• Negotiation and management of 3rd party contract works on site
• Forecast and project budget management – reporting and integration with Finance team
• Enforce safety and electrical policies for the safety and wellbeing of staff
• Perform Quality and Safety Inspections/ Audits.
• Understanding of Contractual requirements. Direct and manage variations, estimate and approvals.
• Actively engage in electrical and mechanical activities.

If you are interested in learning more, please apply online.