City, York
Trevett Project Services

Freelance Solar Site Manager 4-Month Contract

Up to £300 per day (CIS)
Location: York Healthcare Site

A leading energy and decarbonisation contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Solar Site Manager to oversee a roof-mounted solar installation project on a live healthcare site in York. This is an initial 4-month contract, with potential for extension.

The Role

You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, and maintain progress on a project being delivered within a sensitive, operational healthcare environment. The installation involves a large commercial rooftop solar array, requiring strong electrical understanding and proven solar project management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all site activities for a roof-mounted solar PV installation

• Ensure full compliance with healthcare site protocols, H&S regulations, RAMS and site procedures

• Manage subcontractors and coordinate site logistics

• Monitor quality, progress, programme and daily reporting

• Liaise closely with client, estates teams, engineers and project stakeholders

• Support commissioning, testing and smooth handover

Requirements

• Strong electrical bias or technical background

• Proven experience managing commercial/industrial solar PV projects

• Experienced working on live sites including healthcare or a campus

• Excellent understanding of safety, compliance and quality standards

• Ability to manage subcontractors and maintain high delivery standards

Required competencies

• SMSTS
• First Aid
• CSCS Black Card
• Asbestos Awareness
• Fire Marshalling