Job Description

Site Manager / Agent – Anaerobic Digestion & Biomethane Facility

Location: Devon

Rate: £380–£450perday (DOE)

Start: Immediate

Duration: 12–18 months

The Opportunity

An experienced Site Manager / Agent is required to lead the delivery of a £20m anaerobic digestion and biomethane facility in Devon. This is a major process-led infrastructure scheme combining heavy civils, M&E installation and commissioning works.

The programme spans 12–18 months, offering strong continuity on a technically interesting renewable energy project.

Reporting into the Project Manager and working closely with senior construction and engineering leadership, you will take ownership of day-to-day site operations, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards — while maintaining exemplary safety performance.

The Project

Scope includes:

New roads and drainage

Concrete storage clamps and attenuation tanks

Structural concrete works

Utility diversions

Mechanical & electrical installation of large material handling and processing equipment

Pipework, valves, motors and electrical infrastructure

Commissioning and handover

A genuinely multi-discipline scheme requiring strong coordination across civils, process and M&E packages.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 duties and appropriate site resourcing

Manage permits, notifications and discharge of planning conditions

Lead multi-disciplinary teams and specialist subcontractors

Maintain control of programme and budget (reporting into the PM)

Chair and attend progress meetings

Drive collaborative planning and best practice across the supply chain

Oversee HSEQ performance and maintain high safety standards

Manage procurement of plant and materials

Proactively manage risks and resolve issues

Oversee QA documentation including ITPs, check sheets, FAT documentation and O&M manuals

Compile as-built records and support project close-out

About You

Strong background in Civil or Process Engineering

Experience delivering multi-million-pound schemes within:

Anaerobic Digestion

Water / Wastewater

Energy from Waste

Other process-led industrial environments

Proven leadership experience managing teams of 5–20

Strong H&S track record

Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing organisation

Civil Engineering or Construction Management qualification

SMSTS

CSCS Managers Card

Temporary Works knowledge

Ideally First Aid qualified

Experience with NEC contracts

Competent in MS Project and collaborative planning tools

This is a long-term freelance opportunity offering strong rates, immediate start and real project ownership on a significant renewable energy scheme.

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Ben Knight on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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