Package Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Annual holiday allowance

Company car allowance

Job summary

BYLOR is seeking a Package Manager to lead subcontractor management on the HPC project in Somerset. You will coordinate pre-construction design, prepare Scope of Works, review documentation, and align with the programme.

You will work within a team reporting to the Project Manager, ensuring safety, quality, and environment compliance while contributing to site logistics with BIM coordination.

Qualifications

• Build/internal fit-out experience of 5+ years on building projects.
• Experience managing sub-contracts and change within NEC or similar frameworks.
• Strong organisational/time management capabilities.
• Ability to create and review programmes/schedules of work.
• Proficiency with BIM for coordination and client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Write SoW for sub-contracts and align with project programme.
• Coordinate with planning to develop scopes and sequences.
• Review sub-contractor documentation (Method Statements/Quality Plans).
• Support on-site with project software and processes.
• Chair progress meetings and record actions, report progress daily/weekly.
• Manage changes with the commercial team and track labour/materials.
• Contribute to overall site logistics and BIM coordination.

Skills

5+ years in building/internal fit-out

Sub-contract management

Commercial awareness

Change management

Programme/schedule creation

BIM coordination (2D/3D)

Strong organisational skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Building/Construction management or Civil engineering

Job description

Package Manager

Organisation Information

Bouygues Travaux Publics (TP) and Laing O'Rourke, two of Europe's most dynamic engineering and construction specialists, are working together in a joint venture named BYLOR to deliver the main civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C (HPC) worth over £2.8 billion. Bylor is responsible for the Design & Build (D&B) including fit out and handover of the HBX Operations Service Centre (OSC) within Hinkley Point C. The building is a mixed use warehouse/office/laboratory/restaurant and office building which connects to both Unit 1 & 2 Turbine Halls via sky bridges.

Purpose of the role

The Package Manager will work directly with the supply chain subcontractors and be responsible for the delivery of several internal fit out packages. The role covers pre‑construction and design management working with a dedicated design management team ahead of delivery of the package. The role also includes compliance on and off site with regards to safety, environment and quality requirements. The package manager will work as part of a team of package managers reporting directly to the Project Manager to ensure programmes and activities are coordinated throughout the project and to an agreed programme. The role involves some but limited interaction with the client but is predominantly a sub‑contractor management role.

Key responsibilities and specific accountabilities

Sub‑contract management

• Writing Scope of Works (SoW) for sub‑contracts
• Working with the planning function to write programmes for scope of works and reviewing sequence with other trades
• Method Statement/ITP/Quality Plan/Material Approvals – responsible for the review and coordination of sub‑contractors documentation in line with programme
• Support with key project software applications to allow sub‑contractors to follow process on site
• Key understanding of the processes at HPC and implementation throughout the supply chain
• Chair progress meetings and record actions from those meetings for each package
• Report progress against a programme on a daily/weekly basis
• Ensure change management is communicated and actioned with the commercial team
• Monitor labour and material resource levels for each package
• Contribute to the overall logistic plan of the site for your specific packages
• Use BIM to coordinate work activities and record client deliverables

Essential skills & knowledge

Technical Skills

• Buildings experience of 5+ years specific to internal/fit out trades – understands the interfaces and complexities of a building project
• Good material and market knowledge – can bring previous experience with products and contractors to the project
• Construction management or civil engineering degree
• Package management experience/sub‑contract experience – managing change, progress, commercial and quality elements
• NEC contract management experience preferred
• Strong organisational and time management skills – candidate will be responsible for multiple packages
• BIM – 2D and 3D at basic–intermediate level; additional training will be provided
• Understand and create programmes/schedules of work

Interpersonal Skills

• A strong communicator with the ability to work within a team environment
• Respects other team members across all functions and has a one‑team approach.
• Presents a professional image and promotes the values of the project
• Demonstrates commitment to work to processes
• Good problem solver
• Commercially aware

Education & Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Building/Construction management or Civil engineering with relevant building experience

Additional Information

All positions with Bylor are employed directly with either Laing O'Rourke or Bouygues Travaux Public and include competitive salaries, private medical insurance, company pension schemes and annual holiday allowance. Some grades will also include a company car allowance.

Unless stated otherwise all positions are based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

Somerset boasts beautiful English countryside, an attractive coastline, interesting towns and villages along with easy access to the M5 and within proximity to the cities of Bristol and Exeter.

Bylor is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and promotes greater equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace.