Site Manager - BESS - Plymouth

Site Manager – BESS / Civils

Location: Indian Queens, Cornwall, PL26 8BY
Rate: £300 per shift
Duration: Approximately 6 months
Start: Monday 10 August 2026
Hours: Approximately 8:00am to 5:00pm
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, with regular Saturday working potentially required

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to support a major battery energy storage system project at Indian Queens Power Station.

The contractor already has a capable civils team in place to manage the physical construction works. The Site Manager will provide a professional management presence on site, maintain the required documentation and ensure the project is operating safely and efficiently.

This role would suit a Site Manager with a strong civils background who is comfortable managing site paperwork, ITPs, deliveries, permits and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Managing and completing ITPs and associated quality documentation
• Coordinating deliveries and site logistics
• Maintaining daily site records, diaries and progress information
• Managing permits to work and relevant site documentation
• Monitoring health and safety standards
• Liaising professionally with the client and project stakeholders
• Supporting the existing civils team
• Attending site meetings and providing progress updates
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications
• Maintaining a steady and well-organised site environment

Mandatory requirements

• Valid SMSTS
• Valid First Aid at Work
• Appropriate CSCS Card
• Strong civils construction experience
• Previous experience managing ITPs and site documentation
• Good knowledge of permits to work, RAMS and site health and safety
• Able to commute reliably to Indian Queens Power Station
• Available to start Monday 10 August
• Available for the full six-month duration
• Willing to work Saturdays when required

Previous experience working on BESS, solar farms, power stations, substations, utilities or renewable energy projects would be a significant advantage.

A Black CSCS Card would also be preferable.

This is a client-facing position, so applicants must be professional, organised, presentable and confident communicating with the principal contractor and wider project team.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV detailing your relevant civils, renewable energy and site management experience.