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Construction Manager Civil Works

Join Kanadevia Inova as Construction Manager Civil Works in Walsall, UK. Lead civil construction on a major Waste-to-Energy project, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance. Benefit from a competitive day rate and work with cutting-edge energy infrastructure technology.

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£500–600 /day

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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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Benefits and Additional Information

Location: Walsall, UK
Contract Type: Contractor / Freelance - - £500 - £600 per day d.o.e
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Duration: Until October 2027

  • Competitive day rate.
  • Opportunity to work on one of the UK's flagship Energy from Waste facilities.
  • Collaborative and safety-focused project environment.
  • Exposure to industry-leading waste-to-X and energy infrastructure technology.
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced commissioning, construction, and operational teams on a major EPC project.

Why Join Kanadevia Inova?

At Kanadevia Inova, we are helping communities and industries transition towards a more sustainable future through innovative Waste-to-Energy solutions. Join a dynamic project team where you can contribute to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure that supports the circular economy and renewable energy sector.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

Job location

Leamore Lane - Walsall, England, United Kingdom

Pay & benefits

£500–600 /day

About this role

Posted
29 Oct 2026
Updated
29 Oct 2026
Job type
Contract position
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+00:00
Experience
Mid level

About Kanadevia Inova

Company Overview

Name

Kanadevia Inova, part of Kanadevia Corporation

Headquarters

Zurich, Switzerland

Founded

1933

Size

Approximately 3,500 employees worldwide (source: kanadevia-inova.com)

What They Do

Kanadevia Inova is an international industrial and engineering company based in Zurich, specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of facilities that convert waste into energy and renewable gases (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Their core business includes converting waste into energy, heat, biomethane, hydrogen, fertilizer, and other resources (source: kanadevia-inova.com). The company operates globally in 17 countries, offering comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for complex turnkey plants covering the entire lifecycle from development and construction to operational support (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Their business areas are divided into Waste to X and Renewable Gas, focusing on technologies such as anaerobic digestion, gas upgrading, CO2 liquefaction, and thermal waste treatment (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Kanadevia Inova emphasizes its extensive experience, vertically integrated project execution, and certified project management according to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 to deliver tailored and sustainable solutions for the waste and energy sectors (source: kanadevia-inova.com).

Projects & Track Record

Kanadevia Inova boasts an impressive history of over 2,000 completed projects across more than 17 countries and has been active in the construction and operation of waste treatment plants for nearly 90 years (source: kanadevia-inova.com). In North America, the company has over 70 reference projects and several major facilities currently under construction (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Recent projects from 2026 include a contract with SIG to renew the Cheneviers waste-to-energy plant near Geneva, a groundbreaking concession and energy off-take agreement for an integrated waste-to-energy project in Casablanca, and an anaerobic wet digestion plant in Sicily (source: kanadevia.com). Additionally, partnerships have been announced for green hydrogen projects in Oman, a waste-to-energy facility in Rome, and a biomethane project in Minnesota, USA, highlighting the company’s global presence and project diversification (source: kanadevia.com).

Recent Developments

In January 2026, Hitachi Zosen Inova was renamed Kanadevia Inova, marking a new chapter in the company’s history and symbolizing its ongoing evolution while maintaining its headquarters in Zurich and global workforce (source: kanadevia-inova.com). At the same time, the strategic focus on Waste-to-X and renewable gas solutions was reaffirmed, positioning the company as a global greentech provider (source: kanadevia-inova.com). The 2026 announcements include significant new contracts and partnerships in Geneva, Casablanca, Sicily, Oman, Rome, and Minnesota, underscoring the company’s international expansion and innovative strength (source: kanadevia.com).

Working There

Kanadevia Inova offers a variety of career opportunities in Zurich, including roles such as Senior Electrical Planner, Machine Learning Engineer, Operational Excellence Project Manager, Sales Manager in Waste-to-Energy, as well as Senior Mechanical Engineer and Data Engineer (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Job profiles indicate strong demand in engineering, project management, data analysis, sales, operations, and commissioning (source: jobs.ch). The work environment is described as agile, cross-functional, and innovation-driven, with a focus on enterprise data platforms, data governance, and operational excellence (source: jobs.ch). Furthermore, the company recruits internationally for technically specialized roles and partially supports English-speaking workplaces (source: jobs.ch).

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