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Job Description
Site Manager
20/05/2026
Job Description: 

We are currently looking for a Site Manager to join our M Renewables team in Italy for the construction of utility-scale solar projects. 

Site-based role to lead on-site execution for the MV Substation and MV Interconnecting Line within a utility-scale solar PV project. You will work within a structured project team (PM, Engineering, HSE, QA/QC, commissioning partners).

 

Your role will encompass: 

1) Site Delivery (Substation + Line)

  • Review and manage Scope of Work, IFC drawings, BOQ/BOM, method statements and ITPs.
  • Supervise construction for:
    • Substation civil works (earthworks, foundations, trenches/duct banks, plinths, fencing, roads, drainage).
    • Substation electrical works (MV switchgear/RMU, transformer(s) if applicable, protection & control, AC/DC auxiliaries, batteries/UPS, lighting, earthing, cable installation/terminations).
    • SCADA/telecom & signals (RTU/comms/FO where applicable).
    • MV interconnecting line (route readiness, trenching/ducting, cable laying/stringing, joints/terminations, crossings, reinstatement).
  • Coordinate subcontractors/site engineers; verify manpower, equipment, productivity, and quality.

2) Quality, Testing & Close-Out

  • Implement Quality Plans/ITPs; manage inspections, punch list, NCRs and close-out.
  • Coordinate functional tests (protection/interlocks/auxiliaries/SCADA/telecom) and line tests (as applicable) and support documentation for energization/hand-over.

3) Interfaces & Logistics

  • Report progress/risks to the Project Manager; support interfaces with Client/DL/CSE and grid stakeholders (where in scope).
  • Track material receipts, storage/preservation/traceability; coordinate deliveries with Procurement/Logistics and manage site facilities as needed.

 

Requirements

  • 5+ years as Site Manager/Construction Manager on substations and/or MV/HV infrastructure (MV lines, switchgear, protection, commissioning exposure).
  • Electrical Engineering degree preferred (or equivalent strong field experience).
  • Able to read electrical drawings (SLD, layouts, cable schedules) with solid QA/QC discipline.
  • MS Office + AutoCAD (MS Project/Primavera is a plus).
  • Strong leadership and subcontractor management; fluent Italian and English; willing to work on site.

 

Your benefits:

  • attractive remuneration package 
  • friendly and professional working environement
  • continuos training
  • cooperation, creativity and innovation: we adopt a flexible cooperation models to achieve fast results and increase productivity 

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