Assistant Package Manager

ADVANCE TRS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVANCE TRS is seeking an ambitious Assistant Package Manager (or Section Engineer) to help deliver major structural steel and envelope packages on a Tier 1 infrastructure project in West London. You will work closely with the Package Manager to drive subcontractor progress on site, manage readiness, and support NEC3 administration.

The role is on site four days a week with one day from home, requiring a civil engineering background, NEC3 understanding, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent NVQ/HND.
• Experience as Assistant Package Manager / Site Engineer / Section Engineer on civil projects.
• Working understanding of NEC3 contracts and change-management processes.
• Ability to write clear progress reports and site records.
• Valid CSCS card and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Package Manager in daily management of structural steel, roofing, cladding, and glazing scopes.
• Monitor subcontractor site activities, track plant and labour, log progress against deliverables.
• Manage Activity Readiness certification processes and project documentation workflows.
• Track scope changes, raise early warnings, and identify notifiable events with the team.
• Coordinate between site, design teams, and subcontractors to avoid clashes and keep works moving.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental standards on site; conduct inspections and address quality issues.

Skills

NEC3 knowledge

Documentation & reporting

CSCS card

Site coordination

Education

Civil Engineering degree (BSc/BEng/MSc) or NVQ/HND

Tools

CEMAR

Business Collaborator

eB

Job description

Assistant Package Manager

Location: West London (Major Infrastructure Project)

Reporting To: Package Manager

The Role

Looking for an ambitious Assistant Package Manager (or Section Engineer) to assist in driving the delivery of major Structural Steel and Envelope packages (Roofing, Cladding, Glazing) on a Tier 1 mega-project.

You will work directly alongside the Package Manager to drive subcontractor progress on site, manage activity readiness, support NEC3 contract administration, and coordinate day-to-day site interfaces.

They're looking for someone to be on site 4 days a week, with 1 day a week working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Package Support: Assist the Package Manager in the daily management of structural steel, roofing, cladding, and glazing scopes.
• Subcontractor Tracking: Monitor daily subcontractor site activities, track plant and labour counts, and accurately log progress against key package deliverables.
• Activity Readiness & Documentation: Manage Activity Readiness certification processes and navigate project documentation through required approval workflows.
• Commercial & NEC3 Administration: Work with the package team and Quantity Surveyor to track scope changes, raise early warnings, and identify notifiable events.
• Interface Coordination: Coordinate between site teams, design teams, and subcontractors to highlight design clashes and keep site works moving smoothly.
• Safety & Quality: Promote strict health, safety, and environmental standards on site, conducting inspections and closing out quality issues.

Requirements

Essential

• Education: Degree (BSc, BEng, MSc) in Civil Engineering or equivalent NVQ/HND qualification.
• Site Experience: Background as an Assistant Package Manager, Site Engineer, or Section Engineer on civil engineering/infrastructure projects.
• Contract Awareness: Working understanding of NEC3 contracts and change-management processes.
• Documentation & Reporting: Strong digital literacy and experience writing clear progress reports and site records.
• Certifications: Valid CSCS card; full right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Prior exposure to structural steelwork, roofing, cladding, or glazing works.
• SMSTS certification.
• Working toward professional membership (ICE, APM, or equivalent).
• Experience using electronic document control platforms (CEMAR, Business Collaborator, eB).

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.