Construction Manager

Taylor Hopkinson Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical

Dental

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson Limited is seeking a Site Construction Manager for a major Energy from Waste project in London. You will lead on-site construction across mechanical, electrical and civil disciplines, ensuring safe and efficient delivery.

The role focuses on a large London-based project with potential international assignments as the business grows, requiring strong leadership and coordination across multiple contractors and teams.

Qualifications

• 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.
• CSCS, CCNSG or SCC site certification.

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.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety management

Contractor management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

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.

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