Project Delivery Manager (CAPEX)

NES Fircroft; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Delivery Manager to oversee critical CAPEX projects within a leading UK chemical company. This hands-on role requires a strong mechanical engineering background and a passion for safety and compliance. You'll take ownership of project delivery, managing budgets, and ensuring adherence to CDM regulations while coordinating closely with trades and stakeholders. If you're looking for a position with real responsibility and visibility across the business, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background in an industrial setting.
• Experience managing construction projects in chemical or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of CAPEX projects ensuring safety, cost control, and efficiency.
• Manage project budgets and track expenses using SAP.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Project Delivery Manager - CAPEX Projects

Are you an experienced Project Delivery Manager with a strong mechanical background and a passion for safety and construction project management?
• Do you thrive in a hands-on environment, liaising with trades and technicians while keeping key stakeholders informed?
• If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role
We are looking for a Project Delivery Manager to oversee our CAPEX projects, including a critical fire protection project. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of projects within our client's chemical manufacturing site. With no large project support team in place, you will take ownership of raising costs through SAP, keeping Engineering and FM leadership teams updated, and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the delivery of CAPEX projects, ensuring safety, cost control, and efficiency.
• Oversee fire protection and other mechanical projects, ensuring compliance with site and legal safety standards.
• Work closely with site trades, technicians, and contractors to coordinate construction activities.
• Ensure effective communication with Engineering and FM leadership teams, providing regular project updates.
• Manage project budgets, raise costs, and track expenses using SAP.
• Ensure all projects adhere to CDM processes and industry best practices.

What We're Looking For:
• Strong mechanical engineering background, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Experience managing construction projects in a chemical, manufacturing, or process industry environment.
• A keen focus on safety, risk management, and compliance.
• Proficiency in SAP for raising and tracking project costs.
• Solid understanding of CDM regulations and experience ensuring compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Why Join Us:
• Play a key role in delivering critical CAPEX projects in a leading UK chemical company.
• A hands-on role with real responsibility and visibility across the business.
• Competitive rate.