Project Delivery Manager

Galliford Try

  • Coventry
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Category: TechnicalJob Description:Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.Project Delivery ManagerCoventryWhat you will be doing:An opportunity has arisen for an Project Delivery Manager to join the team at Lintott, a Galliford Try business.The Project Delivery Manager is a key leadership position within Lintott Control Systems requiring a communicative, enthusiastic, and skilled individual with a strong project delivery background to lead the Lintott Coventry Project Management team, facilitating key project success criteria inclusive of contractual, legislative, and business targets.What you will be doing:
  • Lead project delivery within the organisation, fulfilling key project criteria aligned to contractual requirements (typically delivered via NEC suite of contracts). This includes ensuring timeliness of deliverables, timeliness and accuracy of contractual notifications, adherence to project budgets, fulfilment of the full scope of work, identifying and mitigating scope creep risk, maintaining strong project performance.
  • Managing the organisation's team of Project Managers, providing mentoring, guidance, and effective interpersonal management for all team members to uphold a high-performing team.
  • Communicate effectively as the focal point for all stakeholders, possessing strong interpersonal communication skills to interact professionally and purposefully with internal and external personnel.
  • Lead monthly reviews and subsequent reporting of project status within the organisation, including accurate & timely cost-to-complete forecasting, identification and communication of project risks and mitigating the impacts of change.
  • Work with the local team to develop & maintain the Departmental Development Plan. Report Projects & Commercial activities on a regular basis to the board of directors, ensuring accurate & timely reporting of Measures of Performance. Ensure these are fit for purpose & fuel continuous improvement.
  • Evaluate departmental risk(s), taking mitigating action therein. Maintain excellent knowledge of commercial & contractual requirements, as well as future changes & developments.
  • Develop & maintain strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders. Where necessary investigate & meet with suppliers, partners & sub-contractors. Where applicable, attend client / supplier forums.
  • Present solutions and overcome local constraints to enable the delivery of projects on-time, in-budget and upholding strong quality.
  • Be a key leadership voice within the organisation, participating in management team initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and championing organisational change.
  • Ensure full compliance with the Company's Business Assurance Standards in all relevant reporting, documentation, record keeping and procedures.
  • Attend customer's sites whenever required, upholding the Company's Culture and Values.
  • Always abide by the Company's Culture and Values.
Assume other responsibilities as required and work with colleagues to further the good performance of the Company.Experience and Qualifications:5+ years previous professional experience in Projects, Commercial or Contractual Management.Demonstrable knowledge of the NEC3/4 suite of contracts or transferable contractual knowledge.Demonstrable experience in the following areas:Project managementProject change managementBudgetary managementProcurementCollaborative/partnership workingHealth and Safety awareness.Strong IT skills - able to work with digital systems and utilise Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project effectively.Project Management training such as Prince II/APM.Postgraduate Degree in a relevant discipline.What We Can Offer in Return:With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.Our benefits:We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
  • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
  • A wide range of corporate discounts
  • Cycle to Work schemes
  • Comprehensive pension plan
  • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
  • Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
  • Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us:Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact jade.adamson@gallifordtry.co.ukAdditional Information:Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.”A full job description for this role is available upon request.#LI-JA1

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