Delivery Manager - Water Consultancy

RPS Group; Kirkintilloch; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Delivery Manager for their Water Consulting business in Scotland. The successful candidate will manage projects with utility companies, ensuring high standards of safety and customer service. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working environment and opportunities for personal development. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in high-risk highway environments.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Personal development opportunities

Supportive community

Qualifications

• Experience managing work in high-risk highway environments.
• Reliable and flexible with a track record of performance management.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the TMC delivery programme.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of field teams.

Skills

Knowledge of Clean Water Networks and asset types

High-voltage highway work experience and NRSWA certification

Leadership skills in managing diverse teams

Excellent communication and emotional intelligence

Proven ability to deliver results in operational settings

Experience with MS Office and work management systems

Education

Degree in a relevant field

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12.08.2025

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Delivery Manager - Water Consultancy

RPS has an exciting opportunity for a Delivery Manager to join our Water Consulting business. This role involves delivering and building upon our existing frameworks and relationships with utility companies across Scotland.

About The Team:

RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development for Water Industry clients. We support business planning and delivery in a challenging and innovative industry.

Our Water Consultancy business manages prestigious AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond, offering long-term career stability and impact.

About You:

Your role as Delivery Manager is crucial in delivering successful projects for Water Industry clients. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on various capital delivery projects and support the growth of the Trunk Main Conditioning (TMC) Team.

Joining us means working on impactful projects with leading experts, making a difference in communities, and working with major water companies to ensure positive outcomes.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage the TMC delivery programme.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of field teams.
• Uphold safety, ethics, integrity, and environmental standards.
• Manage day-to-day operations of field staff, with growth plans in place.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Knowledge of Clean Water Networks and asset types.
• High-voltage highway work experience and NRSWA certification.
• Experience managing work in high-risk highway environments.
• Leadership skills in managing diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence.
• Proven ability to deliver results in operational settings.
• Experience with MS Office and work management systems.
• Reliable and flexible with a track record of performance management.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant field preferred, but significant experience considered.
• Full UK driving license required.

What’s in it for you?

Flexible, hybrid working environment, personal development, and a supportive, diverse community that values well-being and innovation.

Why RPS?

We are a global leader in consulting and engineering, committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a balanced, collaborative workplace.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embed diversity and inclusion in all our processes, recognizing the value of diverse talent and perspectives.

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