Project Delivery Manager

VanRath Search & Selection; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VanRath Search & Selection is seeking an experienced Project Delivery Manager in Belfast, Northern Ireland. You will own project delivery from order through completion, coordinating installation teams, contractors, materials and site activities to ensure on-time, quality outcomes.

You will lead and delegate with a hands-on approach, identifying issues early and driving projects forward with clear communications to customers and site teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, coordination or a delivery-focused role.
• Experience in construction, engineering, mechanical services, installation or related environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of allocated projects.
• Develop and maintain project delivery schedules.
• Coordinate installation teams, labour, materials and subcontractors.
• Delegate work and set clear priorities for teams.
• Monitor progress to keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinate site deliveries and installation dates.
• Ensure drawings and specifications are available to site teams.
• Identify delays early and take ownership to resolve them.
• Provide regular project updates to senior management.
• Ensure safety, timely completion and quality meet requirements.

Skills

People management

Delegation

Organisation

Deadline management

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritisation

Decision making

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Job description

Project Delivery Manager (KYPDM0710) Belfast, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP50000 per annum

Project Delivery Manager

Location: Belfast – Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum

A well-established third-generation family business with almost 100 years of experience in the heating, flue, chimney and associated building services industries is continuing to grow and is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager – Project Delivery.

This is a hands-on project delivery role, with the main focus being on making sure projects are delivered on time, to the required standard and with the right people and resources in place.

You will take ownership of allocated projects and be responsible for coordinating installation teams, contractors, materials, suppliers and site activities from order through to completion.

A key part of the role will be taking control of installation teams, delegating effectively and making sure everyone knows what needs to be done and when. You will be the person driving projects forward, identifying issues early and making sure they are resolved before they impact the programme.

The Role

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of allocated projects
• Develop and maintain project delivery schedules
• Take control of installation teams and coordinate daily activities
• Delegate work effectively and ensure teams are clear on priorities
• Monitor progress against programme and ensure projects remain on schedule
• Coordinate labour, materials, equipment and subcontractors
• Make sure installation teams have everything required to complete their work
• Identify potential delays and issues early and take ownership of resolving them
• Coordinate installation and commissioning activities
• Attend sites and project meetings where required
• Liaise with main contractors, site managers and other trades
• Coordinate site deliveries and installation dates
• Ensure drawings, specifications and relevant information are available to site teams
• Deal with practical issues arising during installation
• Monitor the quality and progress of installation work
• Ensure completed works meet the required specification
• Keep customers and contractors updated on project progress
• Work closely with purchasing, warehouse and logistics to ensure materials are available when required
• Track outstanding actions and make sure they are followed through to completion
• Provide regular project updates to senior management
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time and to the required standard

About You

We're looking for someone who is confident managing people, comfortable making decisions and isn't afraid to take control of a project.

You could come from a project management, construction, engineering, mechanical services, installation or similar background.

Most importantly, you will be someone who:

• Can confidently lead and delegate to installation teams
• Is organised and able to manage multiple projects
• Has a strong focus on deadlines and programme
• Takes ownership when things don't go to plan
• Is practical and solutions focused
• Communicates clearly with site teams, customers and contractors
• Can prioritise workloads and resources effectively
• Is comfortable challenging delays or poor performance
• Can make decisions and keep projects moving
• Has strong attention to detail
• Works well under pressure
• Takes pride in getting projects over the line

Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in project management, project coordination or a similar delivery-focused role
• Experience within construction, engineering, mechanical services, installation or a related environment
• Experience coordinating people and installation activities
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Full UK driving licence

Occasional UK & Ireland travel will be required depending on project requirements.