Scheme Delivery Manager - Highways

Matchtech; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Life assurance

GP service (24h)

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts access

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Reward and recognition programme

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Scheme Delivery Manager to join its highways maintenance team in the East of England on a permanent basis. You will oversee the delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.

You will manage resources, supervise delivery teams, coordinate with Programme Manager and client, and ensure schemes progress against plans. SMSTS and relevant civil engineering or PM qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing construction scheme resources and operational delivery teams.
• Experience of structural maintenance schemes, including carriageway and footway resurfacing, surface dressing and associated treatments
• Experience as a new roads and street works supervisor
• Working knowledge of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual
• Strong team-working, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Managing delivery resources to ensure the successful completion of construction and highways maintenance schemes
• Overseeing health, safety, environmental and quality requirements in line with company and regulatory standards
• Working with the Programme Manager and client to establish annual and contractor plans, delivering against agreed commitments
• Managing the delivery phase of the schemes programme and allocating resources to maximise utilisation and maintain programme consistency
• Undertaking design surveys and early contractor involvement meetings to agree work values and inform commercial target costs
• Reviewing and agreeing applications for payment in line with commercial targets
• Co-ordinating operational teams and supporting the effective delivery of carriageway, footway and wider highway improvement works

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

SMSTS qualification

Construction/ Civil Eng/ PM degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Asta

Confirm

Job description

Our client is seeking a Scheme Delivery Manager to join its highways maintenance team in the East of England. This permanent role will oversee the delivery of highway maintenance and improvement schemes, supporting the safe movement of people while ensuring projects are completed to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing delivery resources to ensure the successful completion of construction and highways maintenance schemes
• Overseeing health, safety, environmental and quality requirements in line with company and regulatory standards
• Working with the Programme Manager and client to establish annual and contractor plans, delivering against agreed commitments
• Managing the delivery phase of the schemes programme and allocating resources to maximise utilisation and maintain programme consistency
• Undertaking design surveys and early contractor involvement meetings to agree work values and inform commercial target costs
• Reviewing and agreeing applications for payment in line with commercial targets
• Co-ordinating operational teams and supporting the effective delivery of carriageway, footway and wider highway improvement works

Job Requirements:

• Experience in managing construction scheme resources and operational delivery teams
• Experience of structural maintenance schemes, including carriageway and footway resurfacing, surface dressing and associated treatments
• Experience as a new roads and street works supervisor
• SMSTS qualification
• Relevant academic qualification in construction, civil engineering or project management
• Knowledge of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual
• Working understanding of Microsoft 365, Asta and Confirm
• Strong team-working, communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Company car and fuel card, with a choice of electric and hybrid vehicles
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and personal accident cover
• 24-hour online GP service and employee assistance programme
• Access to retail discounts through a rewards portal
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Holiday purchase scheme, cycle-to-work scheme and reward and recognition programme