Site Construction Manager
Requirements
Requires extensive EPC construction experience, including 8+ years on large-scale industrial, Energy-from-Waste, or power plant projects valued at £100–500 million, ideally in mechanical, electrical, or process environments. Candidates need an engineering degree or equivalent, SMSTS or equivalent, and valid CSCS, SCC, or CCNSG certification; strong project management, planning, communication, and fluent English are also required.
Job Description
Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.
Transforming Waste into Value
At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..
Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.
Job Description
Kanadevia Inova is recruiting an experienced Site Construction Manager for a high-profile leadership role on major EPC power and industrial plant projects.
The position will initially be based in the UK working on a London project, with the opportunity to evolve into a global role as the business continues to grow internationally.
We are specifically interested in hearing from Site Construction Managers with M&E or Process experience, who have worked on the construction of EPC projects, values at between £100 - £500M, in Energy from Waste (EfW) or Power plants.
This senior site leadership role is responsible for safety, programme, quality and contractor performance across all mechanical, electrical and civil construction activities.
You will act as the key interface between contractors, suppliers and project management to ensure safe, compliant and on-time delivery of complex facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and enforce Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) across all site activities
- Manage day-to-day mechanical, electrical and civil construction works
- Coordinate and supervise contractors, suppliers and site engineers
- Control programme, progress reporting, inspections and handover activities
- Deputise for the Site Manager and act as senior site representative when required
Qualifications
- Extensive EPC construction experience, with 8+ years in large-scale industrial, EfW, or power plant projects valued between £100–500M, ideally in M&E or process environments.
- Strong technical and project management capability, including contracts, site coordination, and use of tools such as Primavera, MS Project, SAP, SharePoint, or PIRS.
- Qualified engineering professional, holding an engineering degree (or equivalent), SMSTS (or equivalent), and valid CSCS / SCC / CCNSG certification, with APM or similar project management qualification preferred.
- Highly effective planner and problem solver, able to manage multiple contractors and disciplines while delivering safe, timely, and well-documented outcomes.
- Proven leader and communicator, structured, adaptable, and solution-focused, with fluent English required (German or additional languages a strong advantage).
Why Join Kanadevia Inova?
- Be part of a leading global clean-energy and Energy-from-Waste business delivering critical global infrastructure
- Work on some of the largest and most complex EfW EPC projects
- Join a company with a strong safety, quality and engineering-led culture
- Benefit from a stable platform backed by a global engineering group
- Access long-term career development and international opportunities
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About Kanadevia Inova
Kanadevia Inova is a global greentech leader that pioneers innovative solutions for the energy transition and circular economy. Based in Zurich and employing more than 3,300 people in 17 countries, Kanadevia Inova specializes in waste to x (WtX) and renewable gas (RG), delivering turnkey systems that transform waste into valuable resources through cutting-edge technology. As part of Kanadevia Corporation, our mission is to bring value to communities and contribute to a future free of wasted waste. We take an innovative approach at every stage, from project development, engineering and construction (EPC) to end-to-end support throughout a plant’s life cycle. By integrating advanced technology and continuous research and development, we ensure each project is tailored to achieve optimal performance. With over 1,600 reference projects completed globally, our team delivers innovative, customer-centric solutions to both established leaders and partners in emerging markets. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability towards a future free of wasted waste, join our community of 3,000 talented professionals who make an impact every day.
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