Senior Delivery Manager

Kier Group plc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure company is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager in Northampton. The role involves overseeing the delivery of capital solutions within the utility sector, managing project schedules, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have managerial experience in construction or utilities and hold relevant certifications such as NRSWA supervisor and SMSTS. This role promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction or utility sector at a managerial level.
• Hold the necessary certifications to operate in the utilities field.
• Ability to manage and control project costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage Delivery Agents, set objectives, and conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee execution of works in line with the programme schedule.
• Ensure jobs are accurately priced and completed within deadlines.
• Control costs related to fuel, plant, materials, and labour.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Construction management

Commercial awareness

Education

NRSWA supervisor certification

SMSTS certification

EUSR Water Hygiene certification

Job description

In this role you will be working on the Integrated Maintenance, Repair and Development Services (IMRDS) alliance on the Anglian Water Alliance. The team maintain the water supply systems, repairs emergencies like water bursts and develops new ways to better service customers. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Delivery Manager, you'll be working within the Anglian Water team, supporting them in the delivery of the capital solutions and other network improvement schemes. This includes main laying schemes, DMA/ DZ splits, DMA/ DZ meter replacements, planned reactive large diameter and complex burst mains across the Anglian Water region. Your day to day will include:

Responsibilities

• Managing the Delivery Agents within your programme area, including setting objectives, conducting 1-to-1s, performance reviews, and supporting professional development
• Overseeing the execution of all works in line with the programme schedule
• Making sure all jobs are accurately priced, efficiently managed, and completed within the required highways notice periods
• Controlling costs related to fuel, plant, materials, and labour, while mitigating associated risks
• Managing CDM requirements on site and maintaining compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation in collaboration with alliance partners

Qualifications

• Have experience in the construction or utility sector at a managerial level
• Commercial awareness
• Hold your NRSWA supervisor, SMSTS, EUSR Water Hygiene and Cat & Genny certifications
• Full Driving Licence

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.