Construction Manager - Envelope

ZipRecruiter; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Construction Manager to oversee a major project in Bridgwater. This role involves leading a skilled team, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, and fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in multi-million-pound projects, and proficiency in construction software. Join this inclusive organization committed to shaping Britain's future heritage, where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Extensive progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multi-million-pound building projects.
• Strong leadership and human resource management skills.
• Proficiency in construction software and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver the project safely and efficiently.
• Manage interfaces between departments and external agencies.
• Identify and mitigate programme risks effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project delivery

Knowledge of building products

Construction software proficiency

Contract types understanding

Strategic thinking

Human resource management

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering

NEBOSH qualification

SMSTS qualification

Tools

Asta PowerProjects

Navisworks

Trimble Fieldview

Job description

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.

Why join us?

With a 155-year history, Sir Robert McAlpine has contributed to some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success stems from our people— a family-owned business with a culture that nurtures excellence and teamwork. Join us to continue our legacy and shape 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 safely and efficiently. You will ensure technical compliance with contract documents, specifications, and drawings.

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

You will identify and mitigate programme risks and address any process or system shortcomings. Embody the SRM Values and the McAlpine Way through the Build Sure Commitments, serving as a role model and bringing these principles to your team. Foster a high-performance culture by setting SMART objectives and providing guidance, advice, and feedback. Promote inclusive behaviors to create an environment where your team can share ideas, collaborate, innovate, and improve continually.

Your profile:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound building projects
• Good knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant regulations and standards
• Familiarity with construction software packages (Asta PowerProjects, Navisworks, Trimble Fieldview desirable)
• Understanding of various contract types, such as NEC4 and JCT D&B
• Proficiency in construction software packages
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with effective planning
• Strong leadership and human resource management skills
• Qualifications such as NEBOSH and SMSTS are desirable
• A degree in civil or structural engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Up-to-date SMSTS and relevant Construction Skills Certification Card
• Membership in a construction industry-related professional body, such as CIOB or ICE

Rewards:

We are committed to investing in your future, offering extensive progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle and priorities.

Join us in building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is an inclusive employer. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, especially if you're part of an underrepresented group in construction. Our goal is to reflect society's diversity, fostering a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for all team members.