Head of Project Delivery Operations · Salford, Reading ·

Leep Utilities; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Project Delivery to ensure timely utility infrastructure delivery. This role involves overseeing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and managing project risks. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in the utility sector, strong leadership skills, and a track record of successful project management. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes employee growth and offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and generous benefits, including additional holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday + bank holidays

Additional day off for birthday

Annual discretionary bonus

Car allowance

Company pension plan

Health Cash plan

Option to purchase additional holiday days

Paid professional memberships

Access to professional development opportunities

Engagement committee events

Qualifications

• Experience in DNO/IDNO organizations in project or operational roles.
• Strong knowledge of multi-utility industry asset standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Project Delivery Team and ensure compliance with SHEQ requirements.
• Oversee project budgets and contractor audits.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Health & Safety Management

People Management

Financial Acumen

Regulatory Compliance

Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

Department: Operations

Reports to: Director of Operations

Location: Manchester / Reading

Salary:Up to 85K DOE

The Opportunity

The Head of Project Delivery (HoPD) is responsible for the timely delivery of utility infrastructure and supporting documentation from the point of handover by the Business Development Team to the point of handover to the Asset Management Team. The principal priorities for those assets being that they are designed, constructed, installed and commissioned to best industry standard, be that by Leep appointed contractors or by suitably qualified 3rd parties.

The HoPD shall be responsible for ensuring the Project Delivery Team provides accurate forecasting of connections for the projects in construction. They shall make sure that data is fed into the Performance Asset Review process and that Leep stakeholders are informed of all material changes to the forecasts in a timely fashion.

The HoPD will ensure that construction defects are identified and suitably mitigated in terms of construction quality, operational risk or financial liability.

They shall ensure that all Leep Project Delivery personnel are adequately trained in line with their respective role competency, including Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality aspects. They will be accountable for ensuring that all personnel within the team understand their personal SHEQ responsibilities and follow Leep’s processes and procedures accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

• Line Management of the Project Delivery Team, including appraisals of direct staff, coaching and development, resource planning and budgeting
• Ensuring that all Legislative & Leep SHEQ requirements are complied with on assets and sites under the Project Delivery teams’ supervision and control
• Responsibility for ensuring compliance with all Leep policies and procedures
• Responsible for monitoring and managing of the Group Project Delivery budget
• Verification and audit of all contractors which the Project Delivery team will engage with or employ, inclusive of SLPs and ICPs from whom works will be adopted
• Development and maintaining the systems required to ensure that all project work is auditable and that compliance with requirements is demonstrable
• The production of Board level reporting formats, including accurate forecasting for lifecycle, annual and quarterly time periods via the Director of Operations
• Development and ongoing management of the Project Delivery Acceptance and Handover processes
• Conducting project risk reviews and manage actions arising to minimise company risk and maximise commercial returns
• Leading and guiding Project Managers to ensure they are fully equipped and competent to foresee problems and identify possible solutions or step in to ensure the problem is eradicated at the earliest opportunity

About You

• Experience of working in a DNO / IDNO organisation within an Project or Operational Capacity
• Extensive knowledge of the Water Industry NAV process
• Excellent knowledge of multi utility industry asset standards
• Significant contract management experience
• Strong people management skills
• Experience of developing and managing personnel
• Syron financial acumen and a track record of adhering to budgets
• Significant experience and knowledge of H&S management and audits
• In-depth understanding of regulatory standards applicable to the business and the processes required to be compliant with them
• Expert knowledge of asset adoption and delivery legal requirements
• Strong computer and reporting skills

Your Development and Benefits

At Leep, we believe in stable growth and putting our people first. Our 5-year strategic growth plan gives us stability today and prepares us for the future, while nurturing a strong collaborative and supportive culture.

Our benefits include:

• Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
• An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Car allowance
• Company pension plan
• Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
• Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
• Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials
• Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities

Our Values

At the forefront of everything we do:

Safety, Customer, Promise, Accountability, Reliability, Respect, Flexibility

Equal Opportunities

Leep Utilities is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any appropriate accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.