Overview
Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. This Construction Manager role will oversee the Infrastructure package of our £850 million project in Bridgwater, Somerset.
Why join us? In our 155-year history, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country’s most iconic buildings and projects. We are a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Join us to continue our legacy and build Britain’s future heritage.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will:
* Lead a team of Section Managers, Package Engineers, works staff, and subcontractors to deliver the project to the highest standard of safety and performance.
* Ensure technical compliance with contract documents, specifications, and drawings.
* Oversee timely execution of operations in pre-construction and construction phases, occasionally acting as Project Manager during periods of illness or holiday.
* Manage interfaces between internal departments and external agencies (Architects, Engineers, Construction Workers, Sub-contractors, Client agents, Clerk of Works, Site Staff).
* Identify and mitigate programme risks and address shortcomings in processes or systems.
* Live the SRM Values and the McAlpine Way through Build Sure Commitments; model inclusive behaviours and foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
* Drive a high-performance culture by setting SMART objectives and providing guidance, feedback, and development for the team.
Your profile
* Strong leadership skills and experience delivering infrastructure/groundworks packages on multi-million pound projects.
* Good knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
* Familiarity with construction software packages (Asta PowerProjects, Navisworks, Trimble Fieldview desirable).
* Familiarity with various forms of contract (e.g., NEC4 and JCT D&B).
* Proficiency in construction software and ability to plan effectively with a strategic perspective.
* Strong leadership and human resource management skills.
* Qualifications such as NEBOSH and Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) would be desirable.
* A degree in civil or structural engineering, construction management, or a related field.
* Up-to-date SMSTS and relevant Construction Skills Card.
* Membership in a construction industry-related professional body (e.g., CIOB or ICE).
Rewards
We’re ready to invest in you and your future, offering performance-related progression opportunities. Our rewards package includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
Equal Opportunity
Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you, especially if you’re part of a group underrepresented in construction. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of the working population in society and to provide a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every team member.
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