Section Manager - RC Frames in Reading

Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. This Section Manager role will be looking after concrete work packages as part of our £800m project.

Why join us? In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Section Manager role - Concrete

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the management of trade-contractor packages within the infrastructure and substructure team, leading a team of engineers and subcontractors to deliver the project to the highest possible standard of safety and performance.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership of their package and ensures all works are planned, safe, and the site within their package area is clean and organised.
• Has a 'boots on the ground' mentality to promote a culture of safety leadership and ensure all works are being carried out as planned and safely.
• Plans and oversees all logistical requirements within their package, liaising with the Works Manager and Logistics Contractor.
• Produces short-term programmes and phase plans to accelerate works or mitigate issues to ensure on-time delivery in line with the accepted programme.
• Monitors progress and performance, planned vs. actual, metrics, and understanding trends arising, and reporting programme implications to the Project Manager and package planner.
• Collaborates with other members of the infrastructure team and thinks of the big picture.
• Is responsible for the technical aspects and compliance of the package with the contract documents and construction issue, specifications and drawings.
• Reviews and approves Inspection and Test Plans.
• Conducts and records quality inspections using FieldView.
• Manages technical submittals and requests for information within their package scope.
• Ensures the package meets their requirements with respect to scope of works and sub-contract requirements and understands SRMs obligations.
• Records key events and activities.
• Promotes and encourages the SRM Build Sure culture.

Your profile:

• Strong Leadership skills.
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound building projects.
• Managed concrete works packages for multiple high-profile projects, ensuring that work was completed to the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Led weekly progress meetings, providing detailed reports on the status of packages, identifying delays, and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversaw the procurement of materials, negotiating with suppliers to secure competitive pricing while maintaining high quality.
• Worked closely with the design and engineering teams to resolve any technical challenges during the construction phase.
• Managed site activities and coordinated with the safety manager to ensure all structural steelwork and façade installation activities were carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Experience with NEC contracts and the management of Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events.
• Good knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Familiarity with construction software packages FieldView, 4P, Dalux, and Asta are desirable.

Rewards: We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir 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 for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.