Expression of Interest - Construction Manager​/Chief Engineer

Expression of Interest:
Senior Construction Manager / Chief Engineer

Therme Manchester | Sir Robert Mc Alpine

Sir Robert McAlpine is delighted to be delivering Therme Manchester, a landmark project that will create one of the UK's most ambitious wellbeing and leisure destinations.

Located at Trafford City, Therme Manchester will bring together wellbeing, leisure, culture and nature within a major new destination for Manchester and the wider region. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-profile project that will leave a lasting legacy for the city and its communities.

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Senior Construction Managers and Chief Engineers who are looking to play a key role in the delivery of this exciting and complex project.

Through the years, we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence.

Therme Manchester presents an exciting opportunity to work on a complex, high-profile construction project alongside experienced teams and supply chain partners. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a major destination project, working across construction, engineering and design to deliver a high-quality development that will have a lasting impact on Manchester.

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are proud of our heritage and excited about the projects and opportunities ahead. Join us to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

We are interested in hearing from experienced Senior Construction Managers and Chief Engineers who are looking for their next career opportunity and would be interested in working on Therme Manchester.

Reporting into the senior project leadership team, you will provide strong technical, construction and leadership direction to support the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of the project.

You will lead and coordinate teams of engineers, site management and subcontractors, ensuring that construction, engineering and design activities are effectively aligned with programme, quality, safety and commercial objectives.

This is an opportunity to work on a major and complex construction project in Manchester, developing your experience while playing a key role in delivering a landmark destination.

• Provide visible leadership across construction and engineering activities, promoting a strong culture of safety, quality and collaboration.
• Lead and coordinate engineering, site management, works teams and subcontractors to ensure effective project delivery.
• Oversee construction engineering activities, ensuring designs, methodologies and procedures are appropriate and compliant with relevant regulations, specifications and industry standards.
• Coordinate design, engineering, procurement and construction activities to ensure alignment with the project programme.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks and opportunities across design, procurement and construction activities, implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Identify, manage and mitigate technical and construction risks while supporting value and performance improvements.
• Work closely with the project and commercial teams to support delivery within programme and budget requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to engineering and construction teams.
• Set and manage short- and long-term objectives, ensuring alignment with wider project goals.
• Contribute to internal and external project reporting, providing clear updates on progress, risks, opportunities and technical matters.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records relating to engineering decisions, approvals, technical changes and construction activities.

We are looking for experienced construction and engineering leaders who have a strong track record of delivering large-scale or complex construction projects.

You will ideally:

• Have proven experience as a Senior Construction Manager, Chief Engineer, Construction Manager or similar senior delivery role on major construction projects.
• Have strong technical and construction knowledge, with the ability to lead complex construction activities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Have experience managing and coordinating engineers, site teams,…