Chief Engineer (backshift)

Backshift: Monday to Friday

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we’re thrilled to announce a prestigious opportunity to lead the construction of a cutting-edge Battery Manufacturing Facility. This exciting project involves designing and building a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, along with ancillary buildings and site-wide external works.

Since our founding in 1869, we have been at the forefront of building and civil engineering, setting benchmarks with iconic projects like the Eden Project, the Olympic Stadium, and the award-winning Bloomberg building. As we celebrate our 155th anniversary, we are eager to embrace the future with new projects and opportunities. Join our family-owned business and take your career to new heights while helping to shape Britain’s future heritage!

This is a backshift position, where you’ll work from late afternoon into the evening, Monday to Friday. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Lead a dynamic team of engineers, works staff, and subcontractors to deliver the project with the utmost safety and performance standards.
• Ensure technical compliance with contract documents, specifications, and drawings.
• Monitor the project program and assess potential risks and opportunities daily across design, procurement, and construction activities.
• Develop and implement Temporary Works proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client team.

We’re looking for someone who embodies strong leadership and collaboration. Here’s what you should bring:

• Proven leadership skills.
• A collaborative spirit with excellent team-working abilities.
• Experience in delivering multi-million-pound nuclear projects or similar regulated environments.
• Expertise in reinforced concrete construction.
• Solid knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant regulations and quality standards.

We are committed to investing in your future! Our competitive rewards package includes:

• Performance-related progression opportunities.
• Flexible benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We’d love for you to join us in proudly building Britain’s future heritage. Apply online now!

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we strive to be a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to reach out, especially if you belong to an under-represented group in construction. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we aim to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Please note: This is a backshift role, working late afternoon into the evening, Monday to Friday.