Package Manager

Blue Water Recruitment Limited; Milford Haven; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Recruitment Limited is sourcing a experienced Package Manager for a major construction project in Milford Haven. You will lead a designated package from planning through to completion, coordinating subcontractors, consultants and stakeholders while ensuring safety, quality and programme targets are met.

The role requires strong main contractor experience on large-scale builds, with a focus on interface management, risk control and effective reporting to the Project Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• SMSTS certification and CSCS Black or White Card are required.
• Experience delivering large packages on Tier 1 construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a designated construction package from planning to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialists to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Manage interfaces between work packages and programmes.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Subcontractor management

Programme planning

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS Black/White Card

Job description

Package Manager - Major Construction Project

Location: Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire

Sector: Major Construction / Tier 1 Main Contractor

Project Value: £60m+

Contract: Permanent

Blue Water Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Package Managers for an opportunity with a leading Tier 1 main contractor delivering a major construction project in Milford Haven.

Due to the confidential and security-sensitive nature of the project, there is limited information regarding the client, project and scope that can be disclosed during the initial stages of the recruitment process.

Candidates progressing through the process will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before further confidential project information can be provided.

We are therefore particularly interested in construction professionals who are comfortable operating within secure, confidential and highly controlled project environments.

The Role

As Package Manager, you will be a key member of the Project Leadership Team, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of a designated package of works on a major construction project valued in excess of £60 million. You will manage your package from planning and mobilisation through construction, coordination and completion, ensuring that safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives are achieved. Working closely with the wider project team, you will coordinate subcontractors, consultants and key stakeholders while maintaining control of programme, interfaces, risk and quality throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a designated construction package from planning through to completion.
• Manage subcontractors and specialist contractors to ensure successful package delivery.
• Coordinate multiple trades and manage interfaces between different work packages.
• Develop and monitor short-term programmes and package delivery plans.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement recovery measures where required.
• Identify construction, programme and interface risks at an early stage and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with project health & safety requirements.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure required quality standards and specifications are achieved.
• Review drawings, specifications, technical information and construction methodologies.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, commercial and operational teams.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and package-specific issues throughout construction.
• Support procurement and mobilisation of subcontract packages where required.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure contractual and project requirements are achieved.
• Lead package progress meetings and communicate effectively with the wider Project Leadership Team.
• Maintain accurate reporting on progress, risks, programme and package performance.
• Build effective working relationships with subcontractors, consultants and key project stakeholders.
• Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and information control throughout project delivery.

Essential Experience

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Package Manager, Construction Manager, Senior Site Manager or equivalent delivering significant packages of construction works.
• Experience working on large-scale building or infrastructure projects, ideally with overall project values exceeding £60 million.
• Strong main contractor/Tier 1 construction experience.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and specialist trade packages.
• Strong understanding of site operations, construction methodology and sequencing.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trades and complex package interfaces.
• Experience developing, monitoring and working to construction programmes.
• Ability to identify programme and delivery risks and implement appropriate solutions.
• Strong understanding of construction health & safety and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills.
• Degree qualification or equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Studies or another relevant discipline.
• SMSTS.
• Appropriate CSCS Black or White Card as a minimum.

Security & Confidentiality

Due to the nature of the project, confidentiality and the ability to operate effectively within a security‑controlled environment are important requirements of the position.

Candidates should be comfortable progressing through a recruitment process where certain information regarding the client, project and scope cannot initially be disclosed.

Further information will be made available to suitable candidates at the appropriate stage and will be subject to completion of an NDA.

Previous experience working within secure, defence, nuclear, energy, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated construction environments would be advantageous.

Existing relevant security clearance and/or BPSS would also be beneficial.

Desirable

• Experience working on projects operating under NEC forms of contract.
• Existing relevant security clearance.
• BPSS.
• Experience within secure or high‑compliance project environments.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Experience delivering major or technically complex construction packages.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant package of works on a major, high‑value and confidential construction project with a leading Tier 1 contractor. The position would particularly suit an experienced Package Manager or senior construction professional accustomed to working on complex projects where programme, subcontractor management, technical coordination, safety, quality and stakeholder management are critical.

Please note: Due to the confidential nature of the project, Blue Water Recruitment will only be able to provide limited project information during the initial stages. Candidates progressing further will be asked to complete an NDA before additional project details are disclosed.