Project Manager

Job Title: Civil Project Manager - Solar Farm & BESS Location: Exeter, Devon Salary: £400-£450 per day, depending on experience CIS or Ltd Company payment Role Highlights & Packages: Long-term freelance contract Major…

Pay rate £400 – £450/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 17 September 2026

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Job Title:
Civil Project Manager - Solar Farm & BESS

Location:
Exeter, Devon

Salary:
£400-£450 per day, depending on experience
CIS or Ltd Company payment

Role Highlights & Packages:

Long-term freelance contract

Major Solar PV & BESS project

Exeter / Devon-based

CIS or Ltd Company engagement

Competitive contractor day rate

Long-term opportunity for the right candidate

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager to take responsibility for the civil construction package on a large-scale Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project near Exeter.

You will oversee the delivery of all civil works, working closely with the wider project management team, principal contractor, subcontractors, engineers and site teams to ensure the works are delivered safely, to specification, on programme and within budget.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience managing civil works on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects

Experience within solar farm / renewable energy projects highly desirable

Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, access roads, foundations and site infrastructure

Experience managing civil subcontractors and site teams

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Strong understanding of construction programmes, quality and HSEQ

Good commercial and contract management awareness

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

Responsibilities:

Manage the complete civil works package for the Solar PV and BESS project

Oversee earthworks, ground preparation, roads, drainage, foundations and associated infrastructure

Manage civil subcontractors, suppliers and site resources

Coordinate civil works with electrical, mechanical and wider construction activities

Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays

Ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality requirements

Manage inspections, testing, snagging and completion of civil works

Monitor costs, variations and subcontractor performance

Coordinate with engineers, consultants and the wider project team

Ensure compliance with HSEQ, CDM and site requirements

Provide regular progress updates and reports to project management

Contacts to Apply:
Please send your CV or contact Matt (phone number removed)

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