Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting an experienced Project Manager to lead the rebuild and repurposing of the fire-damaged Suez recycling centre (MRF) on Kings Weston Lane, Avonmouth, Bristol, following the major fire which significantly damaged the facility in July 2026.

The project centres on the rebuild and repurposing of the fire-affected areas of the facility, with a strong structural steel element to the reconstruction works. Role is with a civil engineering contractor who are working with Suez delivering all their civil works across the UK facilities.

The Role

Leading on-site delivery of the rebuild and repurposing of the fire-damaged Suez recycling facility, from initial reinstatement through to full operational handover.

Managing the structural steel elements of the rebuild, working closely with the design team and steelwork subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant and timely erection.

Coordinating with Suez, the design team, structural engineers and specialist subcontractors to re-sequence and repurpose fire-damaged areas of the facility.

Managing programme, cost, quality and health & safety across the rebuild, reporting progress to senior management and the client.

Overseeing site logistics within a live, part-operational industrial recycling environment, managing interfaces with ongoing site activity.

Ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015 and the specific requirements of a fire reinstatement and insurance-related rebuild project.

What We’re Looking For

Civil Engineering background (degree-qualified or equivalent experience), with a strong track record in structural steel-frame construction.

Proven experience managing fire reinstatement, rebuild or major refurbishment projects, ideally within an industrial, waste/recycling or similar live operational environment.

SMSTS and a valid CSCS card (Manager level).

Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and experience operating as or supporting the Principal Contractor.

Confident managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors, with strong commercial and programme management skills.

Full right to work in the UK