Site Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by WiseGlow
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Freelance Project Surveyor & Client Liaison at WiseGlow involves conducting technical site surveys and managing client relationships for solar PV and battery storage projects in Scotland and the North of England. The position requires a self-motivated individual with a strong background in the solar PV sector and excellent communication skills to represent the company professionally on-site. The role is project-based and offers a competitive, negotiable rate based on experience. Immediate availability is required for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive on-site technical surveys for Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar PV and battery storage projects.
- Assess roof structures, orientations, shading, and measure dimensions accurately.
- Evaluate existing electrical infrastructure and produce detailed survey packs, photographic evidence, and technical reports.
- Manage client relations during site visits and engage with business owners and stakeholders.
- Identify commercial risks or upsell opportunities and provide insights to the commercial team.
- Ensure a seamless, professional customer experience that enhances the company’s reputation.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record in the UK solar PV sector, particularly with C&I projects above 50kW.
- Strong understanding of solar PV engineering, roofing types, and commercial electrical systems.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-employed status (CIS registered or operating via a Ltd company) with own transport and surveying equipment.
- Up-to-date Health & Safety accreditations.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Greater Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Overview
Position Type: Freelance / Contract / Project-based (Self-Employed)
Location: Remote / Field-based (Covering Scotland and North of England)
Rate: Competitive / Per-Project Flat Rate (Negotiable based on experience)
Urgency: Immediate Start
WiseGlow is a rapidly growing Solar EPC operating across the UK, backed by a global network of over 13,000 engineers and a 200MW+ track record in Europe. With a secured 10MW+ commercial pipeline for 2026, we are urgently seeking an experienced, self-motivated Freelance Project Surveyor & Client Liaison to represent our brand in Scotland and the North of England. You will be the face of WiseGlow on-site, responsible for both technical due diligence and high-level client relationship management during the pre-construction phase.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Site Surveys
- Conduct comprehensive on-site technical surveys for Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar PV and battery storage (BESS) projects.
- Assess roof structures, orientations, shading, and measure dimensions accurately.
- Evaluate existing electrical infrastructure (M&E, switchrooms, inverter locations, containment routing, and G99 grid connection feasibility).
- Produce detailed survey packs, photographic evidence, and technical reports for our central design team.
- Commercial & Client Liaison
- Act as the professional, "white-label" face of WiseGlow, managing client relations during site visits.
- Engage with business owners, factory managers, and stakeholders to understand their operational needs and address preliminary project queries.
- Spot commercial risks or upsell opportunities on-site (e.g., roof repairs needed, future EV charging infrastructure requirements) and feed insights back to the commercial team.
- Ensure a seamless, professional customer experience that protects and enhances our company’s reputation.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Industry Experience: Proven track record in the UK solar PV sector (C&I experience above 50kW is highly desirable).
- Technical Background: Strong understanding of solar PV engineering, roofing types, and commercial electrical systems (18th Edition, NICEIC, or electrical qualifications are a major plus).
- Commercial Mindset: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; comfortable representing a global brand to corporate clients.
- Logistics & Tools: Must be self-employed (CIS registered or operating via a Ltd company), possess your own transport, full UK driving license, and standard surveying equipment.
- Compliance: Up-to-date Health & Safety accreditations (e.g., CSCS card, SSIP/SafeContractor awareness).