Package Manager - Infrastructure

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for a Package Manager to oversee infrastructure projects within an £800m contract. Responsibilities include managing trade-contractors, ensuring safety and compliance, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in infrastructure projects and strong leadership skills. Join the firm known for its iconic structures and commitment to inclusivity in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in managing multi-million-pound projects.
• Familiarity with construction details and relevant regulations.
• Knowledge of quality standards in construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage trade-contractor packages within the infrastructure team.
• Ensure all works are planned, safe, and organized.
• Monitor performance and report metrics to the Project Manager.

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience with infrastructure and civils works

Knowledge of pumping stations

Experience with NEC contracts

Familiarity with construction software

Tools

FieldView

4P

Dalux

Asta

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Infrastructure Project Manager you will be a responsible for the management of trade‑contractor packages within the infrastructure and substructure team, leading a team of engineers and subcontractors to deliver the project to the highest possible standard of safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of the package and ensures all works are planned, safe, and the site within the package area is clean and organised.
• Has a 'boots on the ground' mentality to promote a culture of safety leadership and ensure all works are being carried out as planned and safely.
• Plans and oversees all logistical requirements within the package, liaising with the Works Manager and Logistics Contractor.
• Produces short‑term programmes and phase plans to accelerate works or mitigate issues to ensure on‑time delivery in line with the accepted programme.
• Progress monitoring and performance, planned vs. actual, metrics and understanding trends arising, and reporting programme implications to the Project Manager and package planner.
• Collaborates with other members of the infrastructure team and thinks of the 'big picture'.
• Responsible for the technical aspects and compliance of the package with the contract documents and construction issue, specifications and drawings.
• Reviews and approves Inspection and Test Plans.
• Conducts and records quality inspections using FieldView.
• Manages technical submittals and requests for information within the package scope.
• Ensures the package meets requirements with respect to scope of works and sub‑contract requirements and understands SRM obligations.
• Records key events and activities.
• Promotes and encourages the SRM Build Sure culture.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Strong Leadership skills.
• Experience delivering multi‑million‑pound building projects.
• Experience with infrastructure and civils works.
• Knowledge and experience of pumping stations, storage tanks and rising mains, deep excavations, water management, earthwork rhynes, concrete culverts and channels and siphonic drainage.
• Experience with the associated civils works for all utilities – water, sprinkler mains, HV, LV and data.
• Experience with NEC contracts and 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 – FieldView, 4P, Dalux and Asta (desirable).

About the Project

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 infrastructure 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. 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.