Package Manager - Fitout

Sir Robert McAlpine; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Inclusion and diversity focus

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine is seeking a Package Manager for a £800m battery facility project. You will oversee fitout work packages, ensure safety, quality and timely delivery, and coordinate with MEP trades and design teams on site.

You will manage sub-contractor packages from preconstruction through delivery, maintain program momentum, and drive continuous improvement while upholding SRM Build Sure standards.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or similar field.
• Experience delivering large-scale building projects and fitout packages.
• Proven ability to lead weekly progress meetings and report package status.
• Experience procuring materials and negotiating with suppliers.
• Ability to work with design and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Experience coordinating site activities and safety oversight.
• Knowledge of building clean and dry rooms for industrial facilities.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and administration.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your package, plan and coordinate works safely and efficiently.
• Lead safety leadership with a boots-on-the-ground approach.
• Plan and oversee logistics within your package, coordinating with Works Manager.
• Develop short-term programmes and phase plans to keep delivery on schedule.
• Monitor progress, compare planned vs. actual, and report implications to leadership.
• Collaborate with fitout, MEP teams and design to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure package compliance with contract docs, specs and drawings.
• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans and submittals.

Skills

Construction management

Multi-million pound projects

Fitout packages

Progress reporting

Procurement

Site activities coordination

Health and safety

Clean and dry rooms

NEC contracts

FieldView

Viewpoint

Dalux

Asta

Education

Construction Management or Engineering qualification

Tools

FieldView

Viewpoint

Dalux

Asta

Job description

Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.

This Package Manager role will be looking after work packages within the Building and fitout team as part of our £800m project.

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 Fitout Package Manager role

As a Package Manager within the fitout team, you will oversee work packages as part of our £800m project. Reporting to the Section Manager, you will lead sub-contractor packages from preconstruction through to delivery whilst aiming to achieve the highest standards of safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of your package, ensuring all works are planned and coordinated, safe, and the site is clean and organised.


• Promote a culture of safety leadership with a 'boots on the ground' mentality, ensuring all works are carried out as planned and safely.


• Plan and oversee all logistical requirements within your package, liaising with the Works Manager and Logistics Contractor.


• Produce short-term programs and phase plans to accelerate works or mitigate issues, ensuring on-time delivery in line with the accepted program.


• Monitor progress and performance, comparing planned vs. actual metrics, understanding trends, and reporting program implications to the Project Manager and package planner.


• Collaborate with other members of the fit out and MEP team, considering the 'big picture'.


• Ensure technical aspects and compliance of the package with contract documents, construction specifications, and drawings.


• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans.


• Conduct and record quality inspections using FieldView.


• Manage technical submittals and requests for information within your package scope.


• Ensure the package meets scope of works and sub-contract requirements, understanding SRM's obligations.


• Record key events and activities.


• Promote and encourage the SRM Build Sure culture.

Fitout Focus

• Industrial MEP Fitout: Co-ordinate and collaborate with the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades within the facility, ensuring excellence in quality and safety during delivery


• Clean and Dry Rooms: Manage the construction and fitout of clean and dry rooms, ensuring they meet the stringent quality and performance requirements for a battery manufacturing environment.


• Coordination with Design and Engineering Teams: Work closely with design and engineering teams to resolve any technical challenges during the fitout phase.


• Subcontractor Management: Ensure subcontractors for fitout works adhere to contract terms, deliver on time, and maintain high-quality standards.


• Health and Safety Compliance: Coordinate with the safety manager to ensure all fitout activities comply with health and safety regulations.

Your Profile

• A qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a similar field and / or and trade background.


• Experience delivering multi-million-pound building projects.


• Managed Fitout packages for high-profile projects, ensuring quality and safety standards.


• Led weekly progress meetings, providing detailed reports on package status, identifying delays, and implementing corrective actions.


• Oversaw procurement of materials, negotiating with suppliers for competitive pricing while maintaining high quality.


• Worked closely with design and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges during construction.


• Managed site activities and coordinated with the safety manager to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.


• Knowledge and experience building clean and dry rooms on large-scale industrial projects.


• Experience in industrial MEP fitout would be advantageous


• Experience of NEC contract administration, including the management of Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events.


• Good knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.


• Familiarity with construction software packages such as FieldView, Viewpoint, Dalux, and Asta is desirable.

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 focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. 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, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.