Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Application Deadline

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Vacancy Type

Permanent/Full Time

Positions Available: 1

Wolviston Management Services are recruiting on behalf of Tioxide Materials Ltd for an experienced Construction Manager to join the Engineering team at their manufacturing facility in Greatham, Hartlepool, please see details below:

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the Construction Manager is to lead all on-site construction activities associated with the delivery of the Tioxide capital investment plan. The role ensures that capital projects are executed in compliance with safety, statutory, environmental and engineering standards while maintaining effective control of construction schedules, contractor performance, quality, costs and site risks.

The position acts as the site-based construction authority for the Capital Projects team, ensuring that engineering designs are translated into safe, efficient and high-quality installations that deliver business objectives and support the long-term growth, reliability and sustainability of the Greatham manufacturing site.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Lead the planning, coordination and safe execution of construction activities across capital projects, ensuring works are delivered efficiently in line with approved schedules, budgets and project

requirements while developing suitable construction strategies and coordinating interfaces between operations, maintenance, engineering and contractors to minimise disruption to plant operations.

Lead the technical selection, mobilisation and management of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring performance is effectively monitored against safety, quality, productivity and schedule

requirements while maintaining compliance with Tioxide standards, site procedures and statutory legislation and driving a strong contractor safety culture through visible leadership and clear expectations.

Champion a strong safety culture across all construction activities by ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, COMAH

requirements, safe systems of work and company EHS standards, while leading risk assessments, method statement reviews, pre-job safety planning and incident investigation actions to ensure effective control of site risks.

Work with Project Engineers and Project Controls to develop and manage detailed execution, shutdown and commissioning plans, monitoring schedule, cost, risk and resource performance while identifying and resolving construction issues, mitigating delivery risks and supporting stage-gate reviews and capital approval processes.

Ensure construction activities are delivered to the required engineering specifications, standards and project quality

requirements by verifying inspection and test plans, managing punch-list resolution, supporting mechanical completion and handover, and maintaining accurate project documentation and construction records.

Build effective working relationships across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Capital Projects teams, coordinating plant access, shutdown

requirements and commissioning activities while providing construction expertise during project development, design reviews and constructability assessments to support future capital investment and site infrastructure strategies.

Drive continuous improvement in construction management by strengthening processes, standards, governance and contractor performance, while capturing and applying lessons learned across the capital portfolio to support consistent delivery and site best practice. Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Significant experience delivering construction activities within chemical, petrochemical, heavy industrial, manufacturing or COMAH-regulated environments.

Proven track record managing capital projects from construction planning through commissioning and handover.

Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation and contractor management

requirements.

Experience managing multi-disciplinary contractors and construction teams.

Demonstrated capability in schedule management, risk management and budget control. Desirable

Chartered Engineer, Chartered Construction Manager or equivalent professional accreditation.

SMSTS or equivalent construction management qualification.

Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or PMP).

Experience delivering major shutdowns and brownfield capital projects.

Knowledge of SAP PM, project controls and earned value management principles. Benefits

We offer a Workplace Pension Scheme via Legal & General, there is a 4% minimum employee contribution, the company will match your own contributions up to a maximum of 8%. We also allow employee Additional Voluntary Contributions to help you save for the future.   Private Medical Insurance (optional), Life Assurance and Income Protection are all included as contractual benefits with us, providing desired security where it matters most.

About the Organisation

Tioxide manufactures premium-performance titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, marketed under the TIOXIDE® and DELTIO® brands, and supplied to customers worldwide across a range of essential applications.

Headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees in the UK, Tioxide combines more than 50 years of manufacturing heritage with advanced technical expertise, strong customer partnerships, and a commitment to continuous innovation.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of LB Group, the world's leading TiO2 pigment and titanium sponge manufacturer, Tioxide is entering an exciting new chapter.  As the business continues to evolve, we are welcoming new talent to help build on our strong heritage and contribute to our future success.

At Tioxide, you'll have the chance to make a real impact in a business where people work together, take ownership, deliver on their commitments and continually look for better ways of doing things