Site Manager – Photovoltaic

Artemys is a Belgian company offering recruitment services to major technical players in energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable development, and the circular economy.

On behalf of our client Watt Matters, a fast-growing, innovative Belgian company specialized in designing, installing, financing, and operating energy-producing facilities, we are looking for a Site Manager – Photovoltaic, who is passionate about the energy transition, and who will manage the growing number of large residential photovoltaic projects, thus contributing to the company’s mid-term goal to become a low-carbon society.

Location: Brussels Region

JOB DESCRIPTION

Watt Matters specialises in designing, installing, financing, and operating energy-producing systems for residential and public buildings. Its technical solutions and services include installing boiler rooms and cogeneration units, heat pumps, photovoltaic systems, remote monitoring and control systems, and building insulation.

Watt Matters is committed to accelerating the energy transition and becoming a low-carbon society in the near future. It also aims to become a leading player in the energy transition market.

To address an increasing number of photovoltaic projects, they are now seeking a Site Manager – Photovoltaic, who will oversee medium to large-scale residential photovoltaic projects, primarily in the Brussels area. In this role, you will be responsible for managing multiple sites simultaneously and coordinating multiple stakeholders. Moreover, your focus will be on site supervision, smooth coordination and follow-up of installation works throughout each photovoltaic project.

As a Site Manager – Photovoltaic, you will have the following key tasks:

• Focus primarily on the installation phase of photovoltaic projects, coordinating site activities and all the stakeholders involved
• Understand and manage project requirements; manage and follow up on project execution; define the right course of action and take relevant steps in line with the agreed terms
• Monitor and control project status and ensure that project deadlines and key milestones are met in accordance with the agreed terms
• Perform risk assessment and manage risks throughout the project duration
• Be the SPOC for clients, as well as for internal and external stakeholders and partners – maintain effective ongoing communication with project teams and clients to ensure that client demands are fully met
• Communicate with and manage suppliers – coordinate their work in accordance with client requirements
• Manage Project File and keep it up to date
• Provide regular and efficient reporting on project status, budget use, and KPIs
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations
• Effectively balance your time between office work, homework, and site follow-up
• To successfully execute all your tasks, you will be provided with the necessary training, and you will have at your disposal all organisational resources, including the help and support of our team of professionals

YOUR PROFILE

• Relevant technical degree
• Proven experience and confirmed interest in site coordination and works follow-up in similar projects
• Experience in managing different project stakeholders (project teams, clients, subcontractors,…)
• Good communication skills and the capacity to build and maintain trustworthy and sustainable client relationships
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to adapt your work pace to project timelines
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the sector and new technologies
• Effective use of report writing tools for tracking your project activities, i.e. recording project milestones and deliverables
• Hard worker, motivated, result-oriented
• Proactive, meticulous, and anticipative mindset
• Eager to learn and face new challenges continually
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making mentality
• Autonomous and flexible, but also a collaborative team player
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment
• Native proficiency in French; knowledge of Dutch and English is an asset

OUR OFFER

• A full-time employment contract or independent status, depending on your preference
• An attractive salary package, based on your profile, with a wide range of benefits and career development prospects
• An opportunity to work in a pleasant working environment as part of a dynamic and motivated team, committed to the energy transition and making a difference
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development