Construction Manager - CAPEX Projects (Grays, Essex)
Location: Grays, Essex
Negotiable rate
Duration: 12 months +

Our client is a fuel storage operations business with sites across the UK and Europe. They are now seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support the safe and successful delivery of CAPEX works at their Grays Terminal. You''ll play a key role in delivering commercial growth installations, tank and pipeline inspections, and associated repair activities-ensuring works are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and fully compliant with uk standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage construction activities on site in line with agreed schedules and the Project Manager''s direction.

• Lead and oversee contractors across multi-discipline packages (civils, mechanical/piping, E&I, C&I, inspection, tank cleaning, painting, etc.).

• Ensure full compliance with the Worksite HSE Plan, site rules, Permit to Work, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), RAMS/JMS and Exolum requirements.

• Ensure construction is delivered in line with Scope of Work, Project Execution Plan, contracts, and latest Approved for Construction (AFC) drawings/specifications.

• Drive quality and productivity, monitor contractor performance, and audit progress against plan, budget and RAMS requirements.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage interfaces and minimise operational disruption.

• Support pre-commissioning/commissioning readiness, snagging close-out, and robust project handover (as-builts, handover pack, certification).

• Provide regular reporting on progress, safety performance, issues and risks; contribute to forecasting and cost reporting.

• Ensure CDM and Construction Phase Plan requirements are met where applicable, including COMAH/MAH expectations.

Essential requirements

• Time-served background in a relevant discipline (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/C&I) to NVQ/SVQ/HNC/HND level (or equivalent).

• Minimum 10 years'' experience in a Lead Field Supervisor (or similar) role.

• Experience working in MAH / COMAH or similarly highly regulated environments.

• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015, Management of Change, and safe execution of brownfield works.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; confident producing management-level reports and procedures.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Incorporated Engineer membership (or higher); degree-level engineering qualification.

• Project Management qualification.

• SMSTS and Temporary Works Supervisor training.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent site work fronts and multi-discipline terminal/tank farm projects.

How to apply

Apply with your CV and a brief summary of relevant COMAH/terminal project experience.