Job Description
Onsite Manager - Photovoltaic Systems (m/f/d)
Germany Permanent Renewable Energy / Solar PV
I'm currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a growing renewable energy business delivering large-scale photovoltaic projects across Germany.
They are looking for an experienced Site Manager / Bauleiter to take responsibility for the successful delivery of utility-scale PV projects, coordinating contractors, overseeing site activities and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
The Role
As Site Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day construction activities on site and act as a key point of contact between the project team, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and coordinating construction activities on site
- Supervising subcontractors and external contractors
- Coordinating different trades, including civil works, electrical installation, mounting structures and PV module installation
- Monitoring project progress, quality and compliance
- Ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with project requirements
- Supporting the planning and technical development of PV installations
- Reviewing electrical works and technical documentation where required
- Carrying out quality assurance and site inspections
- Producing site reports and maintaining project documentation
- Supporting testing, commissioning and handover activities
- Identifying and resolving issues on site to keep projects progressing
What We're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in PV construction, site management, construction supervision or electrical construction.
You don't necessarily need to have followed a traditional PV career path - candidates from related construction or electrical backgrounds with strong organisational and site management skills are encouraged to apply.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Experience in site management, construction management or Bauleitung
- Experience within photovoltaics, renewable energy, electrical construction or a related sector
- A technical qualification, vocational training or engineering degree
- Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple trades
- Good understanding of construction processes and site safety
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- CAD knowledge is advantageous
- Good German and English language skills
- Full driving licence
- Willingness to travel to projects across Germany
The Opportunity
This is a permanent position with a business operating in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector.
You'll have a high level of autonomy and responsibility, working on large-scale solar projects from construction through to completion.
The package includes:
- Permanent, unlimited employment contract
- Competitive salary
- Company car with private use
- Performance-related benefits
- Company pension scheme
- JobRad
- No Saturday working
- Strong opportunities for professional development
- Varied projects within the renewable energy sector
Interested?
If you're currently working as a Bauleiter, Site Manager, Construction Manager, Electrical Site Manager, Montageleiter or PV Project Manager and are interested in taking the next step within renewable energy, I'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply directly or contact me for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
