Package Manager - Infrastructure

Sir Robert Mcalpine Ltd.; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Bridgwater is seeking a Package Manager to oversee contractor packages within a major infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and substantial experience in delivering multi-million-pound building projects. Key responsibilities include managing logistics, ensuring safety, and monitoring project performance. This role offers competitive rewards and the opportunity to shape the future of Britain's infrastructure.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience delivering multi‑million‑pound building projects is essential.
• Knowledge of construction software packages such as FieldView is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage trade‑contractor packages within the infrastructure team.
• Promote a culture of safety leadership.
• Monitor progress and performance against planned metrics.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Experience delivering multi‑million‑pound building projects

Experience with infrastructure and civils works

Knowledge of pumping stations and storage tanks

Experience with NEC contracts

Familiarity with construction software packages

Tools

FieldView

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 involves 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 responsible for managing trade‑contractor 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. We’re excited about continuing our legacy, providing the chance to achieve more from your career by building Britain’s future heritage with us.

The Package Manager role - Infrastructure

Reporting to the Infrastructure Project Manager, you will be 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.

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of their package and ensures all works are planned, safe, and the site within their package area is clean and organised.
• Promotes a culture of safety leadership with a ‘boots on the ground’ mentality to ensure all works are carried out safely.
• Plans and oversees all logistical requirements within their 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.
• Monitors progress and performance, tracking planned vs. actual, metrics, and understanding trends, and reports 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, construction issues, 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 their package scope.
• Ensures the package meets its requirements with respect to scope of works, sub‑contract requirements, and understands SRM obligations.
• Records key events and activities.
• Promotes and encourages the SRM Build Sure culture.

Your profile

• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience delivering multi‑million‑pound building projects.
• Experience with infrastructure and civils works.
• Knowledge and experience of pumping stations, storage tanks, rising mains, deep excavations, water management, earthwork rhynes, concrete culverts and channels, and siphonic drainage.
• Experience with 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 are desirable.

Rewards

We’re ready to invest in you and your future, offering wide‑ranging, performance‑related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards package features flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

Inclusion

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still welcome applications, especially if you’re part of a group that is under‑represented in construction. We aim for a workforce that proportionally represents society’s diversity. Our family‑run business values support, empowerment and inclusivity for every team member.

Job Details

• Location: Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative and Information Technology
• Industry: Construction

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