Revamping Site Manager - #187840

UKOS BayWa r.e. Operation Services Limited

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join the Asset Operations Solar Repowering Projects delivery team.

This role will be homebased, with travel to our sites, with frequent overnight stays.

What You Will Do

Manage safe and reliable construction activities on “Operational” utility scale solar farms, back to operation and maintenance of the projects within the BayWa Asset Operations portfolio in the UK & Northern Ireland, in accordance with agreed contracts, operating plans and budgets.

Please note this is not a site management role for new build solar assets, this is a role to lead site activities safely on repowering projects and key component replacements under CDM.

Health & Safety / Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 for the duration of the works.
• Ensure that teams are working in accordance with the BayWa Health, Safety, Quality and Environment procedures and relevant H&S legislation.
• Adherence to Health and Safety requirements at all times, assist with maintaining and improving safety standards across the project portfolio, including Health & Safety reporting and auditing.
• Supervise Construction activities, Operation & Maintenance contractor site management in compliance with the contracts, permits and authorisations.
• Ensuring that the projects are completed safely, on time, to budget and to the highest standard of workmanship.
• Ensure on site quality inspections and checks are carried out as per the project Inspection and Test Plan.
• Ensure that the Project Manager is kept informed of non-compliance, accidents, incidents, or close calls via BayWa reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure that plant, tools, and equipment being used on are certificated, maintained and safe prior to accessing site.
• Carry out regular safety and quality audits on all sub-contractors, suppliers and operatives accessing site.
• Carryout site inductions and ensuring everyone is inducted prior to starting work.
• Maintain the condition and standard of welfare on site.
  
  

Contractor Management

• Manage contractor performance, safety and quality as required,
• Dealing directly with the Client and other third parties that arrive on site.
• Provide technical support to contractors.
• Ensure that all subcontractors safe systems of work are reviewed and implemented.
• Be the first point of contact at the site for deliveries and collections.
  
  

Project Management

• Keeping accurate site records and compiling progress reports.
• Liaising with the Asset/Project Manager daily on project specification and site work updates.
• Keeping in close communication with the projects electrical engineer.
• Undertake project work according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements.
• Lead and attend regular site team meetings with stakeholders.
• Ensure the project Construction Phase Plan is fully implemented.
• Analise and manage the programme.
• Assist the Project Manager regarding specific access/land/welfare requirements
• Maintain a site diary and action list to ensure all issues are recorded and addressed.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• In depth CDM knowledge
• Hold a current SMSTS qualification.
• Have a high level of Health & Safety Awareness.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate.
• Have strong Communication and interpersonal Skills.
• Have experience in low and high voltage electrical projects/works.
• Be IT literate with good contract administration skills.
• Be able to demonstrate an ability to control and manage sub-contractors.
• Be capable of programming works.
• Contract awareness.
• Strong technical understanding of AC, DC and communications networks.
• LV isolations.
• Experience in a client facing account management/customer service role.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and able to multitask effectively.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Able to remain composed and professional under pressure, keeping a positive outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail with an emphasis on safety.
• Passionate about personal development.
• Valid right to work in the UK.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Private Health Insurance.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working Environment.
• Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme.
• Excellent Company Culture.
• Mental Health First Aid support.
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling.
• Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank.
• Cycle 2 Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility after 12 months employment).
  
  

Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.

About Us

BayWa r.e. Operation Services Limited offers comprehensive operations and maintenance services to solar energy plants and wind plants across the UK and Ireland. We utilise our international experience as well as the expert knowledge of our local teams to deliver centralised, state-of-the-art data management and monitoring. Our commitment is to deliver our services by setting industry standards and constantly innovating to improve the value we add for our customers.

About BayWa R.e.

We are an international project developer of wind, solar and battery storage (BESS) projects. Our activities include the planning, development and construction of these projects, as well as their operation and maintenance, and energy trading. BayWa r.e. is also a leading global supplier to the solar distribution market. In total, we have successfully brought online more than 6 GW of renewable energy. Our shareholders are BayWa AG and Energy Infrastructure Partners.

You matter to us

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.

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