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Solar Site Manager (Utility Scale)

Solar Site Manager (Utility Scale)

📍 Kilkenny
£58,700 per annum
£58700 - £64743/annum Career Progression + Prestigious Projects
Industry: Engineering
Posted: 14-05-2026
Company: Accelerated People Management
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225112769

Job Description:

Solar Site Manager (Utility Scale)

Kilkenny

€68,000 - €75,000 + Career Progression + Prestigious Utility Scale Projects + Rapidly Growing Company

Are you an experienced Solar Site Manager looking to join one of the most reputable and rapidly growing renewable energy companies in Europe? This is an exciting opportunity to work on prestigious utility scale Solar PV projects whilst progressing your career within a highly respected renewable energy organisation. Join a business offering extensive training, long-term progression opportunities and the chance to work on industry leading renewable projects across Ireland. This role is perfect for an ambitious construction professional looking to establish themselves within the booming renewable energy sector.

Our client is a leading renewable energy company specialising in utility scale Solar PV and energy solutions across Europe. With an exceptional reputation for delivering high-profile renewable energy projects, this company continues to grow rapidly across the Irish market. They offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, strong technical support and genuine career development opportunities. This role will involve a mixture of office, site and remote working whilst overseeing major renewable construction projects from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.

As a Kilkenny Solar Site Manager (Utility Scale), your responsibilities will include:

* Managing day-to-day construction site operations across utility scale Solar PV projects

* Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, labour, materials and equipment on site

* Ensuring all Health & Safety procedures and compliance standards are followed throughout project delivery

* Monitoring project progress, quality standards, budgets and programme performance

* Liaising with clients, engineers, consultants and internal project teams throughout the construction lifecycle

The successful Solar Site Manager (Utility Scale Solar) should have:

* Minimum 5 years' experience within construction or renewable energy site management

* Strong understanding of construction processes, Health & Safety and site operations

* Experience managing subcontractors and delivering projects to programme and budget

* Relevant construction or project management qualifications such as IPM, SMSTS, Safe Pass or similar

Please apply to Harley Reynolds at Accelerated People Management.

Keywords: Site Manager, Construction Site Manager, Solar Site Manager, Utility Scale Solar Site Manager, Renewable Energy Site Manager, Construction Manager, Solar PV, Utility Scale Solar, Renewable Energy, Health & Safety, SMSTS, Safe Pass, IPM, Construction Management, Subcontractor Management, Commissioning, Quality Control, Construction Projects, Renewable Projects, Waterford, Ireland, Kilkenny, Cork, Wexford, Carlow, Clonmel, Dublin.

This vacancy is being advertised by Accelerated People Management Ltd. The services of Accelerated People Management Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Accelerated People Management Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

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