Expression of Interest - Construction Manager / Chief Engineer

Expression of Interest: Senior Construction Manager / Chief Engineer

Therme Manchester Sir Robert McAlpine

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 TraffordCity, 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.

Why join us?

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.

The Senior Construction Manager / Chief Engineer opportunity

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Your profile

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, subcontractors and wider project stakeholders.
• Have a strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, design coordination and project delivery.
• Be experienced in identifying and managing construction and technical risks.
• Have excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Be commercially aware and able to understand the impact of construction decisions on programme, cost and project performance.
• Be a strong advocate for health, safety and wellbeing, with a proven commitment to maintaining high standards across project delivery.
• Have experience working collaboratively with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Hold an SMSTS qualification and valid CSCS card.

Rewards

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 priorities, alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting and prestigious construction projects.

We'd love to hear from experienced Senior Construction Managers and Chief Engineers who are interested in exploring opportunities with Sir Robert McAlpine and contributing to the delivery of Therme Manchester.

Apply online now to register your interest.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry.

We recognise that talented people come from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results.

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, we strive to create a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment where every member of our team feels valued, respected and able to achieve their full potential.