Job Description:

Site Construction Manager – Energy from Waste / Power Generation

Location: London, UK
Sector: Energy from Waste / Power Generation / EPC
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £90,000 + £6000 car allowance + Benefits 

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading international engineering and technology business to recruit an experienced Site Construction Manager for a major Energy from Waste (EfW) project in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering complex, large-scale energy infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally.

The successful candidate will take a senior leadership role on site, overseeing construction activities across mechanical, electrical and civil disciplines, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

The position will initially focus on a major London-based project, with the potential to progress into international assignments as the business continues to expand.

Site Construction Manager Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day construction activities on a major EPC power generation project.

• Oversee mechanical, electrical and civil construction works, ensuring effective coordination between disciplines.

• Manage and supervise subcontractors, suppliers and site engineering teams.

• Take responsibility for site health, safety, environmental and quality standards (HSEQ).

• Monitor construction schedules, project milestones and contractor performance.

• Identify and resolve technical, operational and construction-related challenges.

• Coordinate with project management, engineering and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Oversee inspections, progress reporting, quality documentation and handover activities.

• Act as a senior site representative and deputise for the Site Manager when required.

Site Construction Manager Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Extensive construction management experience on large-scale EPC projects within Energy from Waste, power generation or industrial process plants.

• Previous involvement in major construction projects valued between £100m and £500m.

• Strong mechanical, electrical or process engineering background, with a solid understanding of industrial plant construction.

• Proven experience managing multiple contractors and engineering disciplines on complex construction sites.

• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, project schedules, HSEQ and quality management.

• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Engineering qualification or equivalent relevant industry experience.

• SMSTS or equivalent construction safety qualification.

• Relevant site certification such as CSCS, CCNSG or SCC.

Desirable:

• Previous experience delivering Energy from Waste, biomass, CCGT or thermal power generation facilities.

• Experience working for an EPC contractor or major industrial plant technology provider.

• Knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP or similar project management systems.

• APM or equivalent project management qualification.

• Previous international project experience.

What's on Offer?

• Circa £90,000 base

• £6,000 Car allowance 

• Private Medical & Dental 

• Opportunity to play a key role in delivering a major UK Energy from Waste project.

• Join an established international engineering organisation with a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects.

• Long-term career progression, including potential international opportunities.

• Work alongside experienced engineering, construction and project management professionals.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Site Construction Manager with a background in Energy from Waste, power station construction or major EPC industrial projects, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please apply with your latest CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

* Candidates must have full rights to live and work in the UK to be considered. Sponsorship is not an option *