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Hunter Philips Executive Search

Onsite Manager

On site

South ayrshire, United kingdom

Freelance

09-03-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Stakeholder Management

Job Specifications

Construction Manager / Site Manager - Onshore Wind - Ayshire, South of Scotland - Long Term Contract (2.5 Years)

Hunter Philips is currently supporting a renewable energy developer in the delivery of a large-scale onshore wind project in Scotland.

The project is a 100MW+ onshore wind farm located in Ayrshire, South Scotland, with construction expected to begin in June and run through to 2028.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day construction activities on a large-scale onshore wind project
Oversee and coordinate principal contractors responsible for turbine supply (TSA) and balance of plant (BOP) works
Ensure compliance with project HSE standards and quality requirements
Monitor programme progress and ensure works are delivered in line with schedule
Coordinate with the Owner’s Engineer and key project stakeholders
Provide site leadership and ensure safe and efficient delivery of construction works

Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience working as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager delivering onshore wind construction projects
Strong knowledge of wind farm construction, including civils, electrical infrastructure and turbine installation
Experience managing large contractors and multiple work packages on site
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

Contract Details

Location: Ayrshire, South Scotland
Start Date: Expected April / May 2026
Duration: Long Term - Approximately 2.5 years
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

This is an excellent opportunity to join a significant renewable energy project during the early construction phase and play a key role in the delivery of a major onshore wind farm in the UK.

To apply, please submit your CV with references or send directly to roman.floyd@hunterphilips.com.

About the Company

A global executive search specialist to the Renewable Energy industry, able to draw upon 17+ years of experience supplying to the renewable energy sector. Expert networkers within the global Renewable energy – human capital market, Hunter Philips’ Renewables division excel by offering a tailored, networking-based approach to identifying the best talent, accelerated, efficient, impactful sourcing. Our worldwide network gives us access to the talent pools that are hardest to find, and the optimum companies for candidates to p... Know more