Job Description:

Construction Manager (COMAH / Industrial Projects)

West Thurrock, Essex

£55,000 – £60,000 per annum + benefits

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
• Conduct CDM compliance audits across projects
• Identify, manage, and resolve construction risks, issues, and delays
• Carry out punch list inspections and support final construction sign-off
• Participate in:
• Constructability reviews
• Risk assessments
• 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

Heat exchangers

Tanks and vessels

Experience managing Permit to Work systems

Proficient with:

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project / Primavera P6

Qualifications

HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering

IOSH (or equivalent safety qualification)

CDM training certification

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (desirable)

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Construction Manager with a background in COMAH or high-hazard industrial environments, we want to hear from you.