Package Engineer

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd. seeks an experienced Package Engineer to lead and coordinate designated work packages on a major Therme Manchester development in Manchester.

You will work closely with the project team, consultants and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery in line with the project programme. The role requires interfacing across internal and external teams, organizing progress meetings and ensuring SRM obligations are understood and discharged.

Qualifications

• Must hold a civil engineering degree or related field; construction management considered.
• Ability to prepare a 3-week look-ahead programme with planner support.
• Proven experience in package management on projects.
• Experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant regulations/standards.
• Working towards or holding a construction industry professional membership (e.g., ICE, CIOB, RICS, ICE, CIBSE, IStructE).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage designated work packages, ensuring safe delivery, quality and adherence to programme.
• Organise and chair regular site progress meetings with sub-contractors to monitor progress, quality and safety.
• Interface with Architects, Engineers, subcontractors, client agents and site staff to discharge SRM obligations.

Skills

Look-ahead planning

Package management

Temporary Works knowledge

Construction standards

Professional membership

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Package Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the successful delivery of this complex and technically challenging project. Working closely with the wider project team, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing designated work packages, ensuring that works are delivered safely, to the required quality standards and in accordance with the project programme.

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 Engineer role

The role requires a high level of interfacing between internal departments and external agencies, such as Architects, Engineers, Construction Workers, Sub-contractors, Client agents, Clerk of Works and Site Staff. Coordination and management of sub-contractors. Ensure SRM obligations to sub-contractor are understood and discharged.

You'll also organise and conduct regular site progress meetings with sub-contractors to monitor progress, quality and safety, ensuring the Chief Engineer and Project Manager/Project Director are updated on all issues

• Be degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field
• Have the ability to prepare a 3 week look-ahead programme with assistance of project planner
• Have proven working experience in package management
• Have experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator would be an advantage
• Be knowledgeable of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Have or be working working towards a construction industry related Professional membership (e.g ICE, CIOB, RICS, ICE, CIBSE, IStructE, etc)

Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as Construction Manager for Therme Manchester, the UK's first urban wellbeing resort, located at TraffordCity.

The £450 million development is one of the most significant construction projects in the North West. The project will create a major new destination combining thermal pools, indoor and outdoor water experiences, botanical gardens, wellbeing facilities, immersive art and family attractions. Construction is underway, with completion scheduled for the end of 2028., 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.