Package Engineer

Sir Robert McAlpine; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine is recruiting a Package Engineer for Therme Manchester, a £450 million urban wellbeing resort in TraffordCity. You will coordinate work packages, interface with Architects, Engineers, and sub-contractors, ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with the project programme.

The role requires strong civil engineering knowledge, experience in package management, and the ability to produce a three-week look-ahead with the project planner.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• Ability to prepare a 3 week look-ahead programme with assistance of project planner.
• Proven working experience in package management.
• Experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of building products, construction details and quality standards.
• Working towards a construction-industry related professional membership (ICE, CIOB, RICS, ICE, CIBSE, IStructE, etc).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage designated work packages with internal and external teams.
• Organise and conduct regular site progress meetings with sub-contractors to monitor progress, quality and safety.
• Keep Chief Engineer and Project Manager/Project Director updated on all issues.

Skills

Civil engineering

3-week look-ahead

Package management

Temporary Works Coordinator

Building products knowledge

Professional membership (ICE, CIOB, R…

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

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.

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

Your Profile

• 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)

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.