Package Manager

At Sweet Project Construction Limited, (SPCL), we work with the data, defence, and energy sectors. We are a comprehensive design, construction and engineering provider, offering services spanning site acquisition, architecture, and refurbishment to client occupancy. In our world, there are no simple projects, only specialist needs and clever solutions.

We are a general contracting business, drawing on over forty years of specialised industry experience to provide excellent service, sustain long-term partnerships and achieve the highest quality outcome for key clients, whilst maintaining financial commitments. This role is to be initially based on our Union Park project in Hayes.

As principal contractor we are constructing 18 Data Halls of approximately 1250m2 each, to be deployed at approximately 24MW of total useable IT power. Part of the development included the construction of an adjacent High Voltage Electrical Compound. This was linked to a Medium Voltage Energy Centre with dual backup power generation.

The building mass consists of a series of staggered blocks, surrounded by an internal one-way circulation system with both soft and hard landscaping. The MV Energy Centres are located either side of North Hyde Gardens are smaller in scale providing a stepping down appearance towards the Grand Union Canal. The HV Energy Centre is located to the east of the MV Energy Centre to the side of North Hyde Gardens.

A single storey Visitor Reception Centre enabling security protocols for visitors and employees is located near North Hyde Gardens. The Package Manager is accountable for the safe, compliant, profitable and timely delivery of allocated project packages. The role is responsible for achieving package objectives across programme, commercial performance, quality, stakeholder management and successful handover whilst ensuring compliance with project governance requirements and contractual obligations.

Package Leadership Lead delivery of allocated project packages Coordinate engineering, commercial, procurement and construction activities Establish package objectives and delivery strategies Ensure package teams operate collaboratively and efficiently Construction Readiness Ensure design information, procurement, resources and approvals are in place before works commence Verify package readiness through structured reviews Identify and mitigate constraints that could impact delivery Commercial & Financial Management Manage package budgets, forecasts and cost performance Support change control and commercial management activities Monitor package risks, opportunities and financial performance Ensure package delivery supports overall project profitability Programme & Delivery Management Own package delivery programmes and recovery plans Monitor progress against milestones and contractual requirements Escalate delivery risks, constraints and programme impacts Ensure package resources remain aligned to programme objectives Design & Technical Coordination Coordinate package design development and technical interfaces Ensure package information is available to support construction activities Support resolution of technical and design issues Promote buildability and value engineering opportunities Quality & Compliance Deliver compliant and defect-free works Promote right-first-time delivery Ensure package compliance with project standards, drawings and specifications Manage package quality issues through to resolution Quality Control The role demands your positive input to achieving the specified requirements for the scope of works included within the contract and employer’s requirements It is anticipated that you will undertake on-site compliance inspections of the works, record your findings, and should the works be non-compliant with the relevant control documents, to raise a Non-Conformance Report in accordance with the company management system Any non-compliance identified is to be managed to a compliant completion of the works with the objective of successfully achieving a completed construction that is defect free at completion and handover Stakeholder & Supply Chain Management Lead package-level stakeholder engagement Manage subcontractor performance and interfaces Build effective working relationships with project teams, clients and delivery partners Support effective communication across all package stakeholders People & Leadership Lead package teams and specialist subcontractors Set expectations and monitor performance Promote CORE values Support development of junior personnel within the package team Success Measures Right-first-time delivery Defect-free package handover Forecast accuracy Change control compliance Safety performance Milestone achievement Cost performance Client satisfaction Package profitability Supply chain performance The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the Company.

The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by his/her manager. The post holder may be required to work at any of the locations at which the business of Sweet Projects is conducted. Experience required Package leadership Commercial awareness Programme and resource management Stakeholder engagement Technical understanding Contract awareness Problem solving and decision making Communication and influencing skills Quality and safety leadership Qualifications HNC, Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.

CSCS Black Card. SMSTS. Professional membership desirable (CIOB, ICE, APM or equivalent). Temporary Works knowledge desirable Sweet Projects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that our success is built on the success of our employees. We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment that helps our employees to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.

We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. ​ We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Car Allowance (for eligible roles).
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays plus Birthday day off.