Construction Manager

EET Fuels; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Pension (company contribution to

Holiday 25 days

Private Medical Insurance

Flex Benefits

Employee Discounts

On-site Parking

Job summary

EET Fuels (Trading name of Essar Oil (UK) Limited) invites applications for a Construction Manager (Project Based) at Stanlow. Lead a team of construction engineers and inspectors, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery within EPC phases.

Role requires managing contractor performance, safety input during design, and adherence to engineering standards, with on‑site leadership in a high‑hazard industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience delivering large oil/gas projects in COMAH environments.
• Strong communication and IT/project management software capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction delivery during EPC to ensure safe, high‑quality installation within cost, schedule and performance.
• Oversee EPC contractor activities ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, engineering standards and HSE.
• Drive cost‑effective engineering solutions maintaining constructability and maintainability.
• Monitor site progress, identify delays and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure all construction work meets project specifications and technical standards.
• Support resolution of interface and design issues during construction and commissioning.
• Review progress reports and ensure robust reporting practices.
• Provide on‑site construction expertise during construction, pre‑commissioning and commissioning.
• Champion safety performance and compliance, promoting Triple Goal Zero.

Skills

Project management

Health & safety

Oil & gas experience

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Construction Manager (Project Based)

Location: Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port

Employment Type: Site Based Full Time Role 5 days per week Monday-Friday

About The Company

Do you want to work for the company that’s playing a leading role in delivering the North West’s low carbon future? EET Fuels (Trading name of Essar Oil (UK) Limited) produces over 16% of the UK’s road transport fuels, provides key feedstocks to Britain’s petrochemical industry and is investing in developing low carbon fuels.

We are a major supplier in the North West and beyond with customers including most of the major retail brands operated by international oil companies and supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading commercial airlines and the region’s trains and buses.

And we’re central to the innovative HyNet project which is redefining energy to achieve our regional low carbon ambitions and national policy targets.

We employ over 800 expert and engaged colleagues, who are at the heart of everything we do. The company has an embedded safety culture, technically challenging work across all the different parts of the business and some of the best training available in the energy industry.

For more information, please visit www.eetfuels.com

The Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager to join our team here at Stanlow. You will lead a team of construction engineers and inspectors, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and project delivery. The role oversees contractor performance, provides clear direction to the construction team, and offers constructability and safety input during design. You will also ensure adherence to engineering standards and support timely resolution of design issues throughout the EPC phase.

This role plays a key part in keeping the site safe, reliable and compliant by supporting long‑term mechanical assurance and project work, while also helping with day‑to‑day issues when needed.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys improving performance, supporting projects, and working in a high‑hazard industrial environment.

Primary Accountabilities

• Manage construction delivery during EPC to ensure safe, high‑quality installation within agreed cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Oversee EPC contractor activities, ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations, engineering standards, company policies, and HSE requirements.
• Drive cost‑effective engineering solutions that maintain constructability, operability, and maintainability standards.
• Monitor site progress against schedule, identify delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure all construction work meets project specifications and technical standards.
• Support resolution of interface and design issues throughout construction and commissioning phases.
• Review and validate construction progress reports and ensure robust reporting practices.
• Provide on‑site construction expertise during construction, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning.
• Champion safety performance and compliance, promoting Triple Goal Zero and supporting audit readiness.
• Maintain KPIs, ensure accurate HSSE reporting, and drive best practice across the area of responsibility.
• Identify and deliver cost and efficiency improvements across construction activities.
• Support digitalisation initiatives and work with IT and business teams to implement fit‑for‑purpose digital solutions.
• Support project commissioning activities, including weekend or additional hours when required.
• Achieve and maintain required site signatory status (e.g., Management of Change, Authorised Engineer, Gas Testing).
• Willingness to work shifts, be on‑call, travel as needed, and hold a full UK driving licence.

About You

You will bring a strong technical background with a relevant bachelor’s degree and ideally project management and health & safety accreditation. You have extensive experience delivering large-scale oil, gas or petrochemical projects within UK governance and COMAH environments, with a solid understanding of legislation, CDM requirements, modern construction and modularisation methods.

You’re confident managing contract packages, overseeing construction progress, analysing budgets, and working effectively within unionised, multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication skills, excellent IT and project management software capability, and the ability to represent the business at governance meetings are essential.

• Competitive Salary
• 10% Company Contribution Pension rising to 15% with service
• 25 days Holiday, increasing with service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional Flex Benefits- including Holiday Purchase
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Exclusive access to a range of Discounts
• Free Secure On-Site Car Parking