Package Engineer

We are thrilled to announce that Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as the Construction Manager for Therme Manchester , the UK's first urban wellbeing resort valued at over £450 million . This groundbreaking project will feature:

• The largest thermal pool complex in Europe
• Indoor and outdoor botanical gardens
• Immersive art installations
• Over 25 exhilarating water slides
• The largest sauna area in the UK
• Family-friendly wave pools

For 155 years, Sir Robert McAlpine has been at the forefront of constructing some of the UK's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success is rooted in our people. As a family-owned business, we foster a culture that empowers individuals and teams to excel.

Now is the perfect time to continue our legacy. Join us to achieve more in your career while proudly building Britain's future heritage!

As a Package Engineer, you will report directly to the Project Manager and take charge of managing trade-contractor packages within the infrastructure and substructure team. Your leadership will guide a team of engineers and subcontractors to deliver the project with the utmost standards of safety and performance.

• Ownership: Take full responsibility for your package, ensuring all works are planned, safe, and that the site is clean and organized.
• Safety Leadership: Promote a culture of safety by being present on-site and ensuring all works are executed safely.
• Logistical Planning: Oversee all logistical requirements, collaborating with the Works Manager and Logistics Contractor.
• Program Development: Produce short-term programs and phase plans to accelerate works and mitigate issues for on-time delivery.
• Performance Monitoring: Track progress and performance metrics, reporting implications to the Project Manager.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the infrastructure team, keeping the ‘big picture’ in mind.
• Technical Compliance: Ensure all technical aspects meet contract documents and specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans, conducting quality inspections using FieldView.
• Documentation: Manage technical submittals and record key events and activities.
• Culture Promotion: Encourage and promote the SRM Build Sure culture.

• Strong leadership skills with experience in delivering multi-million-pound building projects.
• Proven track record managing structural steelwork and façade packages.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors for timely delivery and adherence to contract terms.
• Ability to lead weekly progress meetings and implement corrective actions.
• Expertise in procurement and negotiating with suppliers.
• Collaboration with design and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and managing Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events.
• Good knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant regulations.
• Experience with construction software packages like FieldView, 4P, Dalux, and Asta is desirable.

We are committed to investing in your future with a wide range of performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages include flexible benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

Join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage! We encourage you to apply online today.

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we strive to be a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we would love to hear from you, especially if you belong to a group that is under-represented 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.