Delivery Director

Binnies; Wales; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Income Protection

High Street Vouchers

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid Volunteering

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Sche

Job summary

Binnies is seeking an experienced Delivery Director – Design & Build to lead the Welsh Water framework and drive growth across the Design & Build capability.

You will provide senior leadership, mentor project managers, manage budgets and programmes, and champion innovation and sustainability across water and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years leading design & construction teams.
• Experience in design & build projects, preferably water.
• Knowledge of UK water industry regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across the Design & Build framework.
• Lead safe, efficient project delivery across full lifecycle.
• Direct Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Develop delivery strategies, plans and programmes.
• Oversee health & safety, quality, budgets and forecasts.
• Review delivery plans, tender estimates and performance.
• Ensure right people, skills and resources are in place.
• Build strong client relationships with leadership.
• Support and lead business development, bids and tenders.
• Identify opportunities and position Binnies for growth.
• Champion innovation, digital delivery, carbon reduction and sustainability.
• Mentor Project Managers and delivery professionals.
• Share knowledge across Binnies and the RSK Group.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project delivery leadership

UK water industry knowledge

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Mentoring/Coaching

Tendering & bids

Communication skills

Design & Build delivery

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

The Vacancy

Delivery Director – Design & Build

Location: UK / Wales ¦ Binnies, part of the RSK Group

Lead. Deliver. Grow.

We’re looking for an experienced Delivery Director – Design & Build to join Binnies and take a senior leadership role in the delivery and growth of our Design & Build business, with a particular focus on our Design & Build framework with Welsh Water (DCWW).

This is a key role within our business, combining operational leadership, project delivery, client relationships, people management and business development. You’ll be responsible for ensuring our projects are delivered safely, efficiently and successfully, while helping us continue to develop and grow our Design & Build capability.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll provide senior leadership across the Design & Build framework, working closely with Project Managers, Engineering Managers, Commercial teams and our wider business.

• Leading the safe and efficient delivery of projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Providing leadership, direction and support to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Developing delivery strategies, plans and programmes to support successful project outcomes.
• Maintaining oversight of health & safety, quality, programme, budgets and forecasts.
• Reviewing project delivery plans, tender estimates and project performance.
• Ensuring the right people, skills and resources are in place to meet project requirements.
• Acting as a senior point of contact and escalation point for key clients.
• Building strong relationships with client leadership and understanding their future needs.
• Supporting and leading business development, bids and tenders.
• Identifying new opportunities and helping position Binnies for future growth.
• Championing innovation, best practice, digital delivery, carbon reduction, social value and sustainability.
• Mentoring and developing Project Managers and other delivery professionals.
• Working collaboratively across Binnies and the wider RSK Group to share knowledge, resources and best practice.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for an experienced engineering and construction leader who understands what it takes to successfully deliver complex Design & Build projects.

• A relevant degree.
• 10+ years' experience leading teams on design and construction projects.
• Strong experience managing engineering and construction teams.
• Proven project delivery experience, including responsibility for budgets and programmes.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the UK water industry and its regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Experience contributing to tenders, proposals and business development.
• Strong commercial, strategic and client-facing skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
• Good knowledge of tools and systems used across design and construction projects.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Chartered status, professional membership and a recognised project management qualification would be advantageous.

Why Binnies?

At Binnies, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, working on major projects and with key clients across the water and infrastructure sectors.

As part of the RSK Group, you’ll also be part of a wider global organisation with expertise spanning engineering, environmental and sustainability services.

This is an opportunity to take a high-profile leadership role, shape the continued development of our Design & Build capability and help deliver the projects that matter to our clients and communities.

About Us

Travel within the UK will be required.

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy remains the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Paid Volunteering
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.