Package Manager - Piling

Morson Edge; Abergwynfi; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Package Manager for a major piling package on a Port Talbot project. You will oversee design, coordination and management of subcontractors within NEC 4 framework, interfacing with architects, engineers, client agents and site staff.

The role is site-based and requires hands-on leadership, with a focus on progressing the programme, quality and safety, and weekly progress meetings with contractors.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering, heavy construction or construction management degree.
• Must be a team player with a can-do attitude.
• Site-based role as part of the project team.
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid accreditations.
• Experience as temporary works coordination is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, coordination and management of subcontractors and trades.
• Interface with architects, engineers, client agents and site staff.
• Coordinate piling works and ensure NEC 4 contract compliance.
• Organise weekly site progress meetings and monitor programme, quality and safety.
• Ensure obligations to client and works contractors are understood and discharged.

Skills

Piling experience

Team player

Hands-on

Site-based

Look-ahead planning

IT proficiency

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Civil engineering / construction management degree

Job description

The role

Package Manager required to work on major construction project in Port Talbot - piling experience preferred

Working with a leading tier 1 construction contractor I am currently recruiting for a Package Manager to take responsibility for major piling packages on an interesting, complex and technically challenging project in Port Talbot. The ideal candidate will have experience of working on large multi-million-pound multi-disciplinary projects and have experience of working under NEC forms of contract.

The Package Manager is a key member of the project team responsible for overseeing the design, coordination and management of subcontractors and trades within the applicable package of works. The role will involve a high level of interface between internal and external stakeholders including architects, engineer, client agents, clerk of works, subcontractors and site staff. The coordination and management of the works contractors being of key importance as the project will be delivered under a Construction Management form of contract (NEC 4), ensuring obligations to the client & works contractors are understood and discharged in line with the contract conditions. You'll also organise and conduct weekly site progress meetings with the works contractors to monitor logistical interfaces, programme, progress, quality and safety, ensuring the Chief Engineer and Project Manager/Project Director are updated on all issues

Your profile

• Ideally you will be qualified in civil engineering, heavy construction, construction management or a construction related field
• Must be a Team Player
• Must be hands on and with a "can do attitude"
• Will be site-based working as a key project team member
• IT Proficiency a must
• Ability to prepare a 3 week look-ahead programme with assistance of project planner
• Have proven working experience in package management of piling works
• Have experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator would be an advantage
• Be knowledgeable of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Hold appropriate accreditations including SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid