Job Description
Package Manager (Structural Steel & Envelope)
Location: West London (Major Infrastructure Project)
Reporting To: Senior Package Manager
The Role
Looking for a Package Manager or experienced Sub-Agent to take ownership of major Structural Steel and Station Envelope packages (Roof, Cladding, Glazing) on a Tier 1 mega-project.
You will lead the end-to-end delivery of these critical packages, managing subcontractor output, driving site safety, resolving complex design interfaces, and keeping commercial parameters tightly controlled under NEC3. You will directly line-manage 1-2 Assistant Package Managers. On site at least 4 days per week, with 1 day from home.
Key Responsibilities
Package Leadership: Lead day-to-day delivery of structural steelwork and envelope scopes, line-managing Assistant Package Managers.
Design & Interface Management: Work alongside design management teams and subcontractors to deliver subcontract design portions and resolve escalated site clashes.
Commercial & NEC3 Control: Partner with the Package QS to administer the contract, track works against Works Information, and identify/manage notifiable events under NEC3.
Subcontractor Management: Track deliverables, measure KPI performance, manage Activity Readiness certifications, and accurately log labor and plant resource levels.
Site & Build ability: Drive construction sequence strategies, conduct scope gap analysis, value-engineer design proposals, and manage temporary works and lifting solutions.
Stakeholder Interface: Manage technical and operational interfaces with key external bodies, transport authorities, and utility providers.
Requirements
Essential
Education: Degree (BSc, BEng, MSc) in Civil Engineering or equivalent NVQ/HND qualification.
Contractual Knowledge: Proven working knowledge of NEC3 (identifying early warnings, compensation events, working through Works Information).
Delivery Track Record: Civil engineering/infrastructure experience on large-scale Tier 1 projects. Experience with roofing and facade systems, steelwork background also of interest.
Management Experience: Background in subcontractor monitoring, site activity management, lifting solutions, and temporary works.
Certifications: Valid CSCS card; full right to work in the UK.
Desirable
Direct experience with Structural Steelwork, Roofing, Cladding, or Glazing packages.
SMSTS certification.
Professional membership (ICE, APM, or equivalent).
Prior interface experience with rail asset owners or major utility providers.
Familiarity with project platforms (CEMAR, Business Collaborator, eB).
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
