Construction Manager

Pin Point Recruitment; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pin Point Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Manager (COMAH / Industrial Projects) to join a leading industrial organisation at their Upper Tier COMAH site in West Thurrock.

This role combines hands-on site supervision of contractors with office-based construction management duties, including CDM compliance, planning, and constructability input, to deliver safe, efficient capital projects in a high-hazard environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering construction works on Upper Tier COMAH or high-hazard industrial sites.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience within sectors such as Chemical, Oil & Gas, Energy.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment and construction, including Pipework, Structural steel, Foundations and piling, Tanks and vessels.
• Experience managing Permit to Work systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple contractors on-site, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
• Review and approve RAMS.
• Coordinate and manage Permit to Work systems with plant supervisors and H&S teams.
• Develop and support construction schedules (weekly, monthly, annual).
• Provide regular progress reporting to project and engineering management.
• Maintain exceptional standards of health, safety, and housekeeping.
• Prepare CDM documentation, including Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Plans, H&S Files.
• Support notifiable CDM projects, including F10 submissions.
• Identify, manage, and resolve construction risks, issues, and delays.
• Carry out punch list inspections and support final construction sign-off.
• Constructability reviews.
• Schedule and safety reviews.
• Support planned shutdowns and turnaround activities.

Skills

Construction management

CDM regulations

Risk assessments

RAMS

Permit to Work

Planning & scheduling

On-site supervision

Education

HND in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering

IOSH qualification

CDM training certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Manager (Heavy Industrial Projects)

Pin Point Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Manager (COMAH / Industrial Projects) to join a leading industrial organisation at their Upper Tier COMAH site in West Thurrock.

This is a critical role responsible for delivering engineering improvements and capital projects within a high-hazard industrial environment, ensuring all activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

You will split your time between hands‑on site supervision of contractors and office‑based construction management duties, including CDM compliance, planning, and constructability input.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple contractors on‑site, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification
• Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Coordinate and manage Permit to Work systems with plant supervisors and H&S teams
• Develop and support construction schedules (weekly, monthly, annual)
• Provide regular progress reporting to project and engineering management
• Maintain exceptional standards of health, safety, and housekeeping
• Prepare CDM documentation, including:
• Pre-Construction Information
• Construction Phase Plans
• H&S Files
• Support notifiable CDM projects, including F10 submissions
• Identify, manage, and resolve construction risks, issues, and delays
• Carry out punch list inspections and support final construction sign-off
• Constructability reviews
• Schedule and safety reviews
• Support planned shutdowns and turnaround activities

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience delivering construction works on Upper Tier COMAH or high-hazard industrial sites
• Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience within sectors such as:
• Chemical
• Oil & Gas
• Energy
• Familiarity with industrial equipment and construction, including:
• Pipework
• Structural steel
• Foundations and piling
• Tanks and vessels
• Experience managing Permit to Work systems
• Proficient with:
• Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering
• IOSH (or equivalent safety qualification)
• CDM training certification