Industrial Construction Manager (COMAH) – On-Site Lead

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

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.