Package Manager - Concrete

JR United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Package Manager for a major Battery Manufacturing Facility project. The role involves overseeing concrete work packages, ensuring safety and quality, and managing subcontractors. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and flexible benefits in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Performance-based progression opportunities

Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-million-pound building projects.
• Managed structural steelwork and façade packages on high-profile projects.
• Knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee concrete work packages for a £800m project.
• Manage trade-contractor packages and ensure safety leadership.
• Prepare short-term programmes and monitor project progress.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Logistical Planning

Tools

FieldView

4P

Dalux

Asta

Job description

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Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase includes designing and constructing a 15GWh lithium-ion battery plant, ancillary buildings, and external works.

This Package Manager role will oversee concrete work packages as part of our £800m project.

Founded 155 years ago, Sir Robert McAlpine has been involved in some of the UK's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success is rooted in our people— a family-owned business fostering a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.

We are excited to continue our legacy. Join us to advance your career while building Britain’s future heritage.

The Package Manager - Concrete

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will manage trade-contractor packages within the infrastructure and substructure team, leading engineers and subcontractors to deliver the project safely and to high standards.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership of their package, ensuring all works are planned, safe, and the site remains clean and organized.
• Possesses a 'boots on the ground' mentality to promote safety leadership and ensure work progresses safely and as planned.
• Plans and manages logistical requirements, liaising with the Works Manager and Logistics Contractor.
• Prepares short-term programmes and phase plans to accelerate work or address issues, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Monitors progress and performance, analyzes trends, and reports implications to the Project Manager and package planner.
• Collaborates with team members and considers the 'big picture'.
• Ensures technical compliance with contracts, specifications, and drawings.
• Reviews and approves Inspection and Test Plans.
• Conducts quality inspections using FieldView.
• Manages technical submittals and RFIs within scope.
• Ensures the package meets scope and subcontractor requirements, understanding SRM obligations.
• Records key events and activities.
• Promotes the SRM Build Sure culture.

Your profile:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound building projects.
• Managed structural steelwork and façade packages on high-profile projects, ensuring quality and safety.
• Managed subcontractors for steel fabrication and façade installation, ensuring timely delivery.
• Led weekly progress meetings, reporting on package status, delays, and corrective actions.
• Procured materials, negotiating with suppliers for quality and price.
• Collaborated with design and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Coordinated site activities with safety personnel to ensure safety compliance.
• Experience with NEC contracts and managing Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events.
• Knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant standards.
• Familiarity with construction software such as FieldView, 4P, Dalux, and Asta is desirable.

Rewards

We offer investment in your future, with performance-based progression opportunities and flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle.

Join us in building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine values diversity and inclusivity. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, especially if you are from under-represented groups. Our goal is to reflect society's diversity in our workforce and create a supportive, empowering environment for all.