Package Manager - Structural Steel

Sir Robert McAlpine; Taunton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Package Manager for a major Battery Manufacturing Facility project in Taunton. The role involves managing trade-contractor packages, ensuring safety and quality standards, and leading a team to deliver on-time results. Join a family-owned business committed to building Britain's future heritage and enjoy a supportive, inclusive work environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience in multi-million-pound projects.
• Managed structural steelwork and façade packages ensuring quality standards.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage trade-contractor packages within the infrastructure team.
• Plan and oversee logistical requirements and monitor progress.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents and conduct quality inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Logistics Planning

Quality Control

Tools

FieldView

4P

Dalux

Asta

Job description

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

This Package Manager role will be responsible for work packages within the Structure and Envelop team as part of our GBP800m project.

Why join us?

In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.

Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Package Manager role - Structural Steel:

Reporting to the Infrastructure Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing trade-contractor packages within the infrastructure and substructure team. You will lead a team of engineers and subcontractors to deliver the project to the highest possible standards of safety and performance.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership of their package and ensures all works are planned, safe, and the site within their package area is clean and organised.
• Has a 'boots on the ground' mentality to promote a culture of safety leadership and ensure all works are carried out as planned and safely.
• Plans and oversees all logistical requirements within their package, liaising with the Works Manager and Logistics Contractor.
• Produces short-term programmes and phase plans to accelerate works or mitigate issues to ensure on-time delivery in line with the accepted programme.
• Monitors progress and performance, analyzing planned vs. actual metrics, understanding trends, and reporting programme implications to the Project Manager and package planner.
• Collaborates with other members of the infrastructure team and considers the 'big picture.'
• Ensures technical aspects and compliance of the package with contract documents, specifications, and drawings.
• Reviews and approves Inspection and Test Plans.
• Conducts and records quality inspections using FieldView.
• Manages technical submittals and requests for information within their scope.
• Ensures the package meets scope and subcontract requirements, understanding SRM obligations.
• Records key events and activities.
• Promotes and encourages the SRM Build Sure culture.

Your profile:

• Strong leadership skills
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound building projects
• Managed structural steelwork and façade packages for high-profile projects, ensuring quality and safety standards
• Managed subcontractors for steel fabrication and façade installation, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to contracts
• Led weekly progress meetings, providing detailed status reports, identifying delays, and implementing corrective actions
• Oversaw procurement of materials, negotiating with suppliers for competitive pricing while maintaining quality
• Worked closely with design and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges during construction
• Managed site activities and coordinated with safety managers to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Experience building clean and dry rooms on large industrial projects
• Experience in industrial MEP fit-out
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and management of Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events
• Good knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant regulations and standards
• Familiarity with construction software such as FieldView, 4P, Dalux, and Asta is desirable

Rewards

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

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

Sir Robert McAlpine is dedicated to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, especially if you're part of a group underrepresented in construction. Our goal is for our workforce to reflect the diversity of society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for all team members.