Expression of Interest - Senior Construction Manager/Chief Engineer

Sir Robert McAlpine; Crewe; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine in Crewe leads the delivery of the Leighton Hospital project as part of the New Hospital Programme, seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager/Chief Engineer to guide engineering, construction and leadership efforts on a major £800 million healthcare scheme.

The role reports to the Project Director and focuses on safe, efficient delivery within schedule and budget, coordinating engineers, site teams and subcontractors while maintaining regulatory compliance and high

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering multimillion-pound healthcare construction projects.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills to coordinate engineering and construction teams.
• Collaborative communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing on-site.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience preparing project reports for management and stakeholders.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS Card.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full construction engineering process, ensuring designs, methodologies, and procedures comply with regulations and standards.
• Provide visible leadership across site operations, embedding a safety-first culture.
• Monitor and manage the project programme, identifying risks and opportunities and implementing mitigations.
• Ensure delivery within time and budget constraints, supporting cost control and value management.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and construction risks while maintaining project integrity.
• Lead and coordinate engineering teams and subcontractors, providing mentoring and technical guidance.
• Maintain strong relationships with the client and stakeholder teams as a key technical interface.
• Maintain auditable records of engineering decisions and changes.
• Set and manage short- and long-term project objectives aligned with goals.
• Contribute to and review project reports, updating progress, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Health and safety

NEC contracts knowledge

Risk management

Communication

People management

Job description

Expression of Interest – Senior Construction Manager/Chief Engineer

Sir Robert McAlpine, through Integrated Health Projects (IHP), our long-standing joint venture with VINCI Building, has been appointed to deliver the new Leighton Hospital in Crewe as part of the Government's New Hospital Programme.

This is a major opportunity to join the team at the early stages of one of the UK's most significant healthcare programmes. The new hospital will replace the existing Leighton Hospital and will be delivered using the Hospital 2.0 approach, bringing together standardised design, digital innovation, clinical leadership and collaborative delivery to create a modern healthcare environment for patients, staff and the wider community.

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Senior Construction Managers who want to play a key role in the delivery of this major programme.

Why join us?

Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence.

Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Senior Construction Manager role

We are seeking experienced Senior Construction Manager/Chief Engineer to join our team on one of the New Hospital Programme projects in Crewe. This is a career-enhancing opportunity to work on an £800million scheme through to 2033 with our long-standing joint venture IHP.

Reporting to the Project Director, the Senior Construction Manager will provide strong technical and leadership direction to deliver the project safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and performance.

You will lead teams of engineers, site management, and subcontractors, ensuring that engineering, design coordination, and construction activities are fully aligned with programme, budget, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full construction engineering process, ensuring all engineering designs, methodologies, and procedures comply with statutory regulations, technical specifications, and industry standards.
• Provide visible leadership across site operations, embedding a safety-first culture and ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing are always the highest priority.
• Monitor and manage the project programme, identifying risks and opportunities across design, procurement, and construction activities, and implementing mitigation measures where required.
• Ensure the project is delivered within agreed time and budget constraints, supporting cost control and value management initiatives.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and construction risks, maintaining the integrity and performance of the project.
• Lead and coordinate engineering teams, works staff, and subcontractors, providing mentoring and technical guidance as required.
• Maintain strong and proactive relationships with the client and stakeholder teams, acting as a key technical interface.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of engineering decisions, approvals, and technical changes.
• Set and manage short- and long-term project objectives, ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
• Contribute to and review internal and external project reports, providing clear and accurate updates on progress, risks, and opportunities.

Your Profile

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience delivering multimillion-pound healthcare construction projects, ideally within live clinical environments.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to manage, coordinate, and mentor engineering and construction teams.
• Collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A strong advocate for health, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring safe working practices are embedded across all project activities.
• Detailed working knowledge of NEC contracts, including procurement and contract administration.Demonstrable ability to identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks, while also identifying opportunities for improvement and value.
• Experience preparing and contributing to project reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS Card.

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer 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.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry.

We recognise that talented people come from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results.

Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment where every member of our team feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential.