Site Agent

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). We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in. Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment business on behalf of a client