Lead Package Manager – Multi‑Million Infrastructure Project

Sir Robert Mcalpine Ltd.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine is delivering a landmark development in Bedfordshire and seeks a seasoned Package Manager to lead trade-contractor packages within the infrastructure team. You will manage engineers and subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery in line with the programme.

The role requires leadership, extensive experience with large-scale projects, and strong collaboration with design and engineering teams. A proactive, on-site mindset will be essential to success.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-million-pound building projects.
• Managed packages for multiple high-profile projects, ensuring top quality and safety.
• Led weekly progress meetings with detailed reporting and corrective actions.
• Negotiated procurement to secure competitive pricing while maintaining quality.
• Experience with NEC contracts and early warning/compensation events.
• Familiarity with FieldView, 4P, Dalux and Asta software.

Responsibilities

• Manage trade-contractor packages within infrastructure and substructure teams.
• Lead engineers and subcontractors to deliver safety and performance.
• Produce short-term programmes and phase plans to meet the project schedule.
• Monitor progress, analyse trends, and report programme implications to PM.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, specs and drawings.
• Record key events and promote SRM Build Sure culture.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-million projects

Package management

Subcontractor management

Progress reporting

Procurement

Design collaboration

Health and safety

Tools

FieldView

4P

Dalux

Asta

Job description

Sir Robert McAlpine is delivering a landmark development in Bedfordshire and seeks a seasoned Package Manager to lead trade-contractor packages within the infrastructure team. You will manage engineers and subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery in line with the programme.

The role requires leadership, extensive experience with large-scale projects, and strong collaboration with design and engineering teams. A proactive, on-site mindset will be essential to success.