Delivery Manager

South East Water UK; Snodland; On-site; GBP 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

Holiday entitlement

Flexibility to buy/sell leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water UK is seeking a Delivery Manager to join the Engineering leadership team. You will own a portfolio valued between £20-40 million annually and ensure the safe design and delivery of asset engineering programmes, coordinating multiple workstreams and third-party suppliers.

You will lead project managers and teams, use evidential data to make objective decisions with stakeholders including the end customer, and ensure delivery within time and budget while complying with health and

Qualifications

• A degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or a similar relevant subject.
• NEC3/4 accreditation is preferred.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and programmes from concept to delivery.
• Senior management experience within client, consultancy, or contractor organisations.
• Water industry or utilities experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the safe design and delivery of a programme of works to time and budget while complying with H&S, Environmental and company policies.
• Accountable for performance of third party suppliers and stakeholders.
• Manage Project Managers and teams supporting the delivery.
• Use evidential data to make objective decisions with stakeholders including the end customer.

Skills

Engineering degree

NEC3/4 accreditation

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

People management

Commercial acumen

Contract knowledge

Engineering judgement

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering / Project Management

Job description

Summary

As Delivery Manager, you will be a crucial member of the Engineering leadership team. You will hold full accountability for your portfolio, valued between £20-40 million annually, and will be responsible for the safe design and delivery of asset engineering programmes. This involves planning and leading multiple workstreams, managing third-party suppliers and stakeholders, and overseeing project managers and their teams.

Summary

As Delivery Manager, you will be a crucial member of the Engineering leadership team. You will hold full accountability for your portfolio, valued between £20-40 million annually, and will be responsible for the safe design and delivery of asset engineering programmes. This involves planning and leading multiple workstreams, managing third-party suppliers and stakeholders, and overseeing project managers and their teams.

Main responsibilities

• Plan & lead the safe design and delivery of a programme of works to time and budget whilst compliant with all Company H&S, Environmental and company policies.
• Accountable for the performance of the third party suppliers and stakeholders working in partnership to deliver the programme of works.
• Responsible for the management of the Project Managers and teams supporting the delivery.
• Uses evidential data to make objective decisions taking into account stakeholders including the end customer.

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• A degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or a similar relevant subject.
• NEC3/4 project manager accreditation.
• Demonstrable experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and programmes from initial concept through to successful delivery.
• Experience working at a senior management level within a client, consultancy, or contractor organisation.
• Proven experience of engineering delivery within the water industry or similar utilities sector, such as gas or energy.
• Excellent organisational and resource allocation skills.
• The ability to undertake recruitment responsibilities to ensure your teams are fully resourced with the necessary skills and knowledge for successful delivery.
• Strong people management skills, a collaborative team approach, and the ability to work effectively with peers and influence individuals not within your direct line management.
• Sound commercial and contract knowledge and acumen.
• A proven track record of managing budgets, schedules, and risks effectively.
• The ability to exercise sound engineering judgement and make well-informed decisions in complex situations.
• Excellent technical report writing and editorial skills, alongside strong oral communication abilities.

Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

Compensation package

Up to £97,000 p.a. dependent on experience, plus £7,513 p.a. car allowance