Package Manager, Construction

Package Manager:
Civil Engineering / Major Infrastructure

We are recruiting for an experienced Package Manager with a strong civil engineering background to join a major underground infrastructure project in London.

The project forms part of a significant investment in London's electricity transmission network, involving deep-level tunnels, associated civil engineering structures and supporting infrastructure.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a designated construction package, overseeing site teams, subcontractors, construction programmes and commercial performance from pre-construction through to completion and handover.

Key responsibilities

Manage the delivery of civil engineering and associated construction works, ensuring programme, quality, safety and commercial objectives are achieved.

Lead and coordinate engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and site teams.

Manage labour, plant, materials and construction resources.

Develop and maintain construction programmes, monitor progress and implement recovery measures where required.

Take responsibility for package budgets, cost control, forecasting and commercial performance.

Coordinate construction methodologies, temporary works and technical requirements with design and engineering teams.

Manage subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Liaise with clients, designers and other project stakeholders.

Identify and manage construction risks, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Oversee construction activities through to completion and handover.

Experience and qualifications

Minimum five years' project management experience on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

HNC, HND, NVQ Level 5 or degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Proven experience managing construction packages, site teams and subcontractors.

Background in major civil engineering, tunnelling, underground infrastructure or complex infrastructure projects.

Strong understanding of construction planning, programming and project controls.

Commercial and contractual awareness, including budget management, cost control and forecasting.

Experience coordinating temporary works and construction methodologies.

Appropriate health and safety qualifications, such as SMSTS or TSTS.

Experience managing client and stakeholder relationships.

This position offers the opportunity to manage a significant construction package on a major London infrastructure programme.

To discuss the opportunity in confidence, please apply with your CV