Senior Package Manager – Major Construction (£60m+)

Blue Water Recruitment Limited; Milford Haven; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Package Manager for a major construction project in Milford Haven. You will lead a designated package from planning through to completion, coordinating subcontractors and key stakeholders while maintaining safety, quality and programme controls.

The role demands experience with Tier 1 contractors on large-scale builds, strong leadership, and the ability to work within a confidential, security-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Package Manager, Construction Manager, Senior Site Manager or equivalent delivering significant packages of construction works.
• Experience 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.

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.

Skills

Package management

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Health & safety

Education

Degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Building Studies

Tools

CSCS Card (Black/White)

SMSTS

BPSS

NEC contracts experience

Job description

Blue Water Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Package Manager for a major construction project in Milford Haven. You will lead a designated package from planning through to completion, coordinating subcontractors and key stakeholders while maintaining safety, quality and programme controls.

The role demands experience with Tier 1 contractors on large-scale builds, strong leadership, and the ability to work within a confidential, security-sensitive environment.