Construction Manager Civil Works - Walsall WtE

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.

Location: Walsall, UK

Contract Type: Contractor / Freelance - £500 - £600 per day d.o.e

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Duration: Until October 2027

About the Role

Kanadevia Inova is seeking an experienced Construction Manager Civil Works to support the delivery of a major Waste-to-Energy facility project in Walsall. Reporting to the Construction Management team, you will be responsible for leading all civil construction activities on site, ensuring works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a civil construction professional with experience on large-scale industrial, EPC, energy, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) culture across all site activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements by Kanadevia Inova and contractor teams.

• Review and verify Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring all civil works are executed safely and in accordance with approved procedures.

• Manage and oversee civil construction activities, ensuring delivery in line with contractual obligations, project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

• Take ownership of Civil Turnover Package (CTO) definitions, quality control inspections, and verification of completed works against project scope and specifications.

• Define and lead the Civil Supervision Team, coordinating with contractors and project stakeholders while providing accurate construction progress reporting.

• Degree in Civil Engineering , Construction Management , or an equivalent qualification.

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager, Civil Superintendent, or Civil Supervisor within EPC, energy, industrial, infrastructure, or heavy civil engineering projects.

• Strong leadership experience managing site-based teams and contractors, with demonstrable expertise in HSEQ management and compliance.

• Knowledge of construction quality control processes, turnover management, and relevant HSEQ legislation and management systems.

• Valid SMSTS , CSCS , CCNSG , SCC , Safepass (ROI) , or equivalent site safety certification, with excellent English communication skills; additional languages are advantageous.