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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