Project Delivery Manager

FBR Construction Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier marine contractor is seeking an experienced Marine Civil Engineering Delivery Project Manager in Exeter, UK. The role offers a unique opportunity to lead and grow the execution of significant projects ranging from £500,000 to over £5 million. Candidates should possess 7-10 years of operational delivery experience and proven business development skills. The company emphasizes a culture that puts people first, and offers a competitive salary package with bonuses, healthcare, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous bi-annual bonus

23 days holiday

10% pension contribution

Axa healthcare

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in operational delivery or logistics roles, preferably in marine and civil engineering.
• Proven experience in developing new business opportunities.
• Strong proficiency in project management and logistics planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow execution of civil engineering projects.
• Develop and deliver projects from £500k to £5 million.
• Manage operations ensuring efficiency, safety, and scheduling.

Skills

Operational delivery experience

Business development skills

Leadership experience

Site operations knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

Overview

A superb opportunity has come to fruition for an experienced Marine Civil Engineering Delivery Project Manager.

Our client is a privately owned forward thinking marine contractor with a strong order book and an unrivalled benefits package. They also offer great training and development opportunities and are recognised for their great culture, which puts their people first.

Role

This new role has come to fruition due to the companies success in the civil engineering water sector and to take the company to the next level they are clearly in need of a senior management candidate to add to their senior management team. This role has no glass ceiling so there is every chance to advance your career possibly into directorship.

You will be responsible for leading and growing the successful execution of our client's routine and reactive works with the oversight of the Operations Manager that will ensure that labour, plant and materials are effectively planned, allocated, and managed across their civil engineering projects. This is a strategic and hands-on role, driving delivery performance, increasing profitable business opportunities and resource optimisation.

As a client-facing role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering projects from £500,000 to over £5 million with a strong eye for building networks and relationships across the South West. The role will require extensive and proven business development and strategy planning skills to drive sustainable growth over the next 2 years. This role will ensure our client's projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and on schedule, with high levels of operational readiness and consistency.

You will work closely with a team of estimators, surveyors, project managers and site managers in the development of the department. The role will also include Identifying opportunities and relationships to generate revenue, cultivating new clients and develop strategic partnerships, with a focus on the South and South West. Also to oversee the management of projects in hand, along with programming, RAMS and also H&S procedures and associated paperwork.

Skills & Experience

• Substantial experience (7-10 years) in operational delivery or logistic roles, ideally within marine, civil engineering, or complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in developing new business opportunities in specialist markets from initial identification to deal closing.
• Proven leadership experience managing large operational teams, including logistics and workforce planning and civil engineering projects.
• High-level understanding of plant, and material management.
• Solid working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, labour regulations, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in site operations, contracting and marine civil engineering works.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and project management / logistics planning tools.

On offer is a competitive salary package which included a generous bi-annual bonus, 23 days holiday, 10% pension contribution, Axa healthcare, life insurance and company vehicle