Construction Manager - Envelope

Sir Robert McAlpine; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Construction Manager for a prestigious £60 million project in Bridgwater, Somerset. You will lead a skilled team to ensure safety and compliance, driving project success in an inclusive work environment. Join us in shaping Britain's future heritage with competitive rewards and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-million-pound building projects.
• Up-to-date SMSTS and relevant Construction Skills Certificate Card.
• Membership in a professional body (CIOB or ICE) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project safety and performance standards.
• Manage internal and external project interfaces.
• Lead a team for timely project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Construction Knowledge

Strategic Planning

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering or construction management

NEBOSH Qualification

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Tools

Asta PowerProjects

Navisworks

Trimble Fieldview

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Client:

Sir Robert McAlpine

Location:

Somerset, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.

This Construction Manager role will oversee the £60 million Envelope Package of our £850 million project in Bridgwater, Somerset.

In our 155-year history, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success is due to our people - a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Join us to continue our legacy and build Britain's future heritage.

The Construction Manager role:

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead a team of Section Managers, Package Engineers, works staff, and subcontractors to deliver the project to the highest safety and performance standards. You will ensure technical compliance with contract documents, specifications, and drawings.

You will oversee the timely execution of operations during pre-construction and construction phases, occasionally acting as Project Manager during periods of illness or holiday. You will manage interfaces between internal departments and external agencies, such as Architects, Engineers, Construction Workers, Sub-contractors, Client agents, Clerk of Works, and Site Staff.

You will identify and mitigate programme risks while addressing any shortcomings in our processes or systems. Live the SRM Values and the McAlpine Way through the Build Sure Commitments, serving as a role model and bringing these principles to life for your team. Drive a high-performance culture by setting SMART objectives and providing effective guidance, advice, and feedback. Role model inclusive behaviours to create an environment where your team can share ideas, collaborate, innovate, and continuously improve.

Your profile:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound building projects
• Good knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Familiarity with construction software packages (Asta PowerProjects, Navisworks, Trimble Fieldview desirable)
• Strong knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Familiarity with various forms of contract, such as NEC4 and JCT D&B
• Proficiency in construction software packages
• Ability to plan effectively while maintaining a strategic perspective
• Strong leadership and human resource management skills
• Qualifications such as NEBOSH and Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) would be desirable
• A degree in civil or structural engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Up-to-date SMSTS and relevant Construction Skills Certificate Card
• Membership in a construction industry-related professional body, such as CIOB or ICE

Rewards:

We're ready to invest in you and your future, offering wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you, especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we aim to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every member of our team.