Deputy Project Manager

Bilfinger Berger SE; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to oversee project delivery in a dynamic engineering environment. This role involves ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining high safety and quality standards. You will lead project teams, manage supplier relationships, and interface with stakeholders to ensure satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within the construction sector, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a committed team dedicated to enhancing asset efficiency across various sectors, including energy and pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• Experience with M&E Contractors and project management.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project delivery aligns with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage supplier performance and maintain project integrity.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management Principles

Organizational Skills

Client Relationship Management

Proactive Approach

Education

HNC Building Services

SMSTS / Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Job description

Deputy Project Manager

Location: Bristol

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Main Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of the project to scope, schedule, cost and quality;
• Reporting against agreed KPIs;
• Delivering the project safely, ensuring that all EHS&Q (including CDM) requirements are met in all phases;
• Produce and implement the project execution plan concerning the distribution of work in line with Bilfinger strategy for HPC;
• Ensuring the project scope is accurately defined, estimated and changes to scope controlled throughout the project (NEC 3);
• Ensuring the project is properly commercially managed – profit margin, cash flow/invoicing, customer approvals;
• Managing the performance of key suppliers and subcontractors (internal and external) ensuring appropriate commercial arrangements are applied;
• Ownership of the baseline schedule and control estimate, ensuring the project integrity is maintained with any agreed changes;
• Ownership of project progress reporting including the % complete, reported actuals, forecast AFC, Earned Value and agreed changes;
• Build effective project teams and manage resources ensuring that adequate levels are maintained to ensure the schedule is met and high workforce productivity is maintained throughout;
• Ensuring adequate project controls are employed for risk management and change control;
• Ensuring company and project quality systems are effectively applied throughout the project, and raising concerns where omission or error is identified;
• Act as the main interface with all stakeholders and internal / external Customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction are maintained;
• Liaise with and maintain regular contact with MEH Alliance construction and Bilfinger project(s) leadership and represent Bilfinger in HPC meetings;
• Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Project Manager;
• Undertake development required to complete and maintain SQEP;
• Be prepared to act in succession as directed;
• Must be fully committed to the nuclear safety culture and, by your actions, ensure that what you do today, doesn’t cause harm in the future.

Experience & Qualifications

• M&E Contractor experience;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Pro-active approach;
• Good understanding of the principles of project management for construction;
• Good organiser;
• Computer literate – Word, Excel and MS Project;
• Experience of dealing with clients and building client relationships;
• Experience of NEC3/4 Forms of contract management.

Role Qualifications

• HNC Building Services / Equivalent;
• SMSTS / Equivalent.

WIMS Requirements

• Competency Based Interview.

Mandatory

• CCNSG.

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

Operations | Bilfinger UK Limited | Permanent | White-collar workers | Skilled | Project Management