Job Description:

Package Manager – Mechanical Engineering Construction

Location: Site Based (Nationwide)
Employment Type: Permanent
Rate: Basic Rate – £21.43 (40hrs) £32.15 (x1.5) £42.86 (X2)
Industry: Mechanical Engineering / Construction

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Package Managers to support the delivery of mechanical engineering construction projects. The successful candidates will be responsible for the management, coordination, and weekly planning of defined work packages, subcontractors, and trade interfaces.

The Package Manager will act as the main point of contact for assigned packages, particularly where packages involve 20 operatives or fewer. On larger-scale projects, Package Managers may also work under the direction of Construction Project Leads, supporting the delivery of larger work packages and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Management Duties

• Contribute to a positive Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) culture across the project.
• Ensure compliance with CDM responsibilities and site procedures.
• Review and modify RAMS following completion of site establishment.
• Ensure adherence to Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Attend project pre-start meetings providing weekly reports on targets, progress and performance.
• Deliver daily briefs to site teams.
• Arrange equipment hire once site establishment has been completed.

Construction Duties

• Maintain the site file and ensure relevant documentation is up to date.
• Submit weekly labour requests to Construction Project Leads.
• Report and manage non-conformances.
• Plan weekly activities and coordinate trade interfaces.
• Manage site teams of fewer than 20 personnel when acting as the sole Package Manager.
• Support Construction Project Leads on larger-scale projects and larger work packages.
• Complete permits, POWRA sign-offs, and other health and safety documentation.
• Organise site-related tasks including hire, off-hire, collections, and logistics.
• Produce day works sheets and ensure these are signed by the client.
• Ensure project acceptance and sign-off sheets are completed.
• Carry out general supervisory duties when not acting in an assigned management role.

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience managing mechanical construction work packages within a live project environment. You will be confident coordinating subcontractors, managing labour, maintaining site documentation, and supporting safe delivery on site.

You should be organised, proactive, and able to communicate effectively with site teams, project leads, subcontractors, and clients. You will be comfortable working independently on smaller work packages, as well as supporting Construction Project Leads on larger-scale projects.

Requirements

• Experience in mechanical engineering construction or a similar site-based environment.
• Strong understanding of HSQE requirements and site safety documentation.
• Experience with RAMS, permits, POWRA, ITPs, and site files.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage weekly site activities.
• Experience managing small teams or work packages of up to 20 operatives.
• Ability to support Construction Project Leads on larger-scale projects.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work closely with construction leads, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• CCNSG
• SMSTS
• Relevant trade qualification/experience

What We Offer

Competitive basic rate.

Overtime expected.

Overnight allowance + Working away incentive (£25 + £15)

25 paid holidays per year + Bank Holidays

Opportunity to work on mechanical engineering construction projects.

Supportive project team environment.

Opportunity for ongoing work and career development.

Pension Scheme

Access to company vehicle.