Package Engineer

Sir Robert McAlpine; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine in Oxford is seeking a Package Engineer to drive the delivery of a major project delivering laboratories and research facilities.

You will coordinate with internal teams, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure works meet safety, quality, and programme requirements.

The role requires interfacing across disciplines, experience in package management, and a proactive approach to planning and progress meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• Experience within Piling, Structures, Demolition and Data capture.
• 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 relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Construction industry professional membership (e.g ICE, CIOB, RICS, ICE, CIBSE, IStructE, etc) or working towards

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Package management

Piling

Structures

Demolition

Look-ahead planning

Temporary Works Coordinator

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are proud to be building Britains future heritage. We have an exciting opportunity for a Package Engineer to join our team on a major project in Oxford, delivering state-of-the‑art laboratories and research facilities.

Why join us?

In the 157 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 Britains future heritage with us.

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.

The Package Engineer role

The Package Engineer 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
• Experience within Piling, Structures, Demolition and Data capture.
• 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 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 Britains 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 part of 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.