Head of Construction and Enabling – UK CAPEX Projects

About the role

As Head of Construction and Enabling – UK CAPEX Projects, you will lead on‑site construction delivery for a portfolio of high‑value EPC projects within a live refinery environment. You will own the end‑to‑end construction execution, from enabling works through to handover, ensuring safety, specification compliance and schedule adherence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multi‑disciplinary construction (civil, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation) across multiple sites.
• Manage contractor performance, safety standards and delivery against programme milestones.
• Drive commercial performance including change control, claims management and alignment with contract strategy.
• Oversee enabling works and site readiness for construction execution.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM 2015, COMAH and UK HSE regulations.
• Resolve complex site issues, risks and interface challenges, including SIMOPS.
• Maintain robust temporary works governance and provide construction input into commissioning.
• Act as key interface with HSE and other regulatory bodies during inspections and audits.
• Deputise for the Head of UK Project Delivery when required.

Required profile

• Proven construction leadership on large‑scale industrial or energy projects in the UK.
• Extensive experience managing multi‑contractor sites in brownfield, COMAH‑regulated environments.
• Strong ability to coordinate interfaces, sequence work and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Capability to represent the project with regulatory authorities and senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• EPC construction management
• CDM 2015 compliance
• COMAH regulations
• UK HSE standards
• Contractor performance and safety management
• Change control and claims management
• Temporary works governance
• Commissioning input
• SIMOPS coordination

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 10% company pension contribution
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits including holiday purchase
• Employee Assistance Programme with exclusive discounts
• Free secure on‑site car parking