Head of Delivery

Gi Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Delivery for a contract position in Bristol. The successful candidate will oversee the execution of capital delivery works across the Bristol Heat Network portfolio, managing a team and ensuring projects meet safety and governance standards. Ideal applicants will have extensive experience in infrastructure projects and a relevant degree. Strong leadership skills are essential for this high-visibility role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering infrastructure or utility capital projects.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and NEC/JCT contracts.
• Experience with district heating and low-temperature heat networks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver capital works safely and effectively.
• Maintain governance, assurance and reporting discipline.
• Enable operational readiness and long-term performance.

Skills

Project governance

Cost management

Leadership

Multi-disciplinary team coordination

Quality management

Education

Degree in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management

SMSTS qualification

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Overview

Head of Delivery – Bristol (renewable energy) – contract. The Head of Delivery is accountable for the execution of all capital delivery works across the Bristol Heat Network (BHN) portfolio of projects, ensuring that new infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project governance, asset standards, and operational requirements.

The role oversees the full lifecycle of BHN’s construction programme — from pre-construction planning through to practical completion and operational handover. This includes managing a team of Area Project Managers and functional leads, coordinating multiple workstreams, and ensuring that interfaces with design, operations, commercial, and asset management are actively managed throughout.

Responsibilities

• To Deliver Capital Works Safely and Effectively
• To Maintain Governance, Assurance and Reporting Discipline
• To Enable Operational Readiness and Long-Term Performance

This is a leadership role with high visibility across our client’s business, and with external partners. It requires strong capabilities in project delivery and cross-functional coordination, and a disciplined approach to governance and escalation.

Duties

• Capital Delivery Oversight
• Project Governance and Assurance
• Interface and Integration Management
• Team and Contractor Leadership
• Financial Oversight and Procurement Support
• Quality and Document Control

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive experience in delivering infrastructure or utility capital projects
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations, NEC/JCT contract forms, and Principal Designer / Principal Contractor duties.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary delivery teams across concurrent project sites.
• Skilled in project governance, programme control, cost management, and contract administration.
• Experience with district heating, low-temperature heat networks, or energy centre construction.
• Familiarity with Quality Management, Document Control and Project Scheduling.
• Understanding of pressure systems, electrical integration, or mechanical commissioning (pre-heating networks, pipework flushing, etc).
• Structured and delivery-focused, with the ability to lead teams through complex, high-stakes projects.
• Strong leadership presence — capable of directing internal teams and holding contractors to account.
• Attention to governance, documentation, and traceability.
• Calm under pressure and decisive in escalating risk or change.
• Focused on whole-life outcomes — not just project completion.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management.
• SMSTS qualification and current CDM training (or willingness to attain within 6 months).
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or willingness to attain within 6 months).

Desirable Qualifications

• Chartered status with ICE, CIOB, APM, or similar.
• PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or NEC Contract Manager accreditation.
• Temporary Works Coordinator, First Aid, or other relevant delivery qualifications.

Experience

• Significant leadership of capital delivery teams, contractor oversight, and client-side programme control.
• Evidence of managing multi-site infrastructure programmes, stakeholder relationships, and governance reporting.
• Direct responsibility for construction safety, quality control, cost performance, and site readiness.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Project Management and Management
• Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Utilities