Construction Manager - waste to energy

Danny Sullivan Group; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company based in the UK is seeking a Construction Manager for a large-scale waste to energy project in North London. The ideal candidate should possess a trade background and manage site operations effectively, ensuring compliance and productivity on-site. This long-term position offers an excellent day rate, with lodging covered by the client for out-of-area workers.

Benefits

Excellent day rate

Lodging covered by the client

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction on large-scale power, energy, or WtE projects.
• Strong knowledge of boilers, pressure systems, or thermal plants.
• Track record of delivering projects in a live construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction site operations and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor project schedule progress and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Trade or technical qualification (mechanical, electrical, or process engineering preferred)

SMSTS or equivalent site management certification

Job description

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Danny Sullivan Group are currently looking for a Construction Manager for a role on a large scale waste to energy build project in North London.

Ideal candidate will have trade background working on large scale power plant/heavy industrial projects with large scale mechanical installations. Role is a long term position and comes with excellent day rate and the client will cover lodge as well.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day construction site operations and subcontractor performance
• Oversee installation and integration of major plant components, including boilers, turbines, piping, and supporting infrastructure
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Collaborate closely with engineering, commissioning, and project management teams
• Monitor schedule progress, cost control, and resource planning
• Resolve technical challenges and drive site productivity
• Lead by example with a hands-on, proactive management style

Experience/qualifications:

• Proven background managing construction on large-scale power, energy, or WtE projects
• Strong working knowledge of boilers, pressure systems, or thermal plants
• Trade or technical background (mechanical, electrical, or process engineering preferred)
• Track record of delivering projects in a live construction environment
• SMSTS or equivalent site management certification
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

Excellent opportunity for someone to further their career on this large scale project that is only getting off the ground. Contact Jimmy Holly at Danny Sullivan Group for more details.