Construction Manager - Infrastructure

Sir Robert McAlpinehas 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 be looking after the Infrastructure package of our £850million 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. Our success is due to our people – a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and team. Join us to continue our legacy and build Britain\’s future heritage.The Construction Manager role: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. You will ensure technical compliance with contract documents, specifications, and drawingsYou will oversee the timely execution of operations in both pre-construction and construction phases, occasionally acting as Project Manager during periods of illness or holiday. You will manage interfaces between internal departments and external agencies, such as Architects, Engineers, Construction Workers, Sub-contractors, Client agents, Clerk of Works, and Site StaffYou will identify and mitigate programme risks while addressing any shortcomings in our processes or systems. Live the SRM Values and the McAlpine Way through the Build Sure Commitments, serving as a role model and bringing these principles to life for your team. Drive a high-performance culture by setting SMART objectives and providing effective guidance, advice, and feedback. Role model inclusive behaviours to create an environment where your team can share ideas, collaborate, innovate, and continuously improveYour profile:Strong Leadership skillsExperience delivering the infrastructure/groundworks packages on multi-million pound projects.Good knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standardsFamiliarity with construction software packages (Asta PowerProjects, Navisworks, Trimble Fieldview desirable)Strong knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standardsFamiliarity with various forms of contract, such as NEC4 and JCT D&BProficiency in construction software packagesAbility to plan effectively while maintaining a strategic perspectiveStrong leadership and human resource management skillsQualifications such as NEBOSH and Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) would be desirableA degree in civil or structural engineering, construction management, or a related field19Up-to-date SMSTS and relevant Construction Skills Certificate CardMembership in a construction industry-related professional body, such as CIOB or ICERewards:We\’re ready to invest in you and your future, offering wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and prioritiesWe\’d love you to join us in proudly building Britain\’s future heritage. Apply online nowSir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don\’t meet every single requirement, we\’d still love to hear from you, especially if you\’re part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we aim to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every member of our team