Job Title: Delivery Manager – Essex and Suffolk Smart Metering Contract
Location: Brentwood, Essex
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Contracts Manager (Director level)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Delivery Manager to lead and oversee the successful execution of our smart metering contract across Essex. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of metering installations, ensuring safety, quality, compliance, customer satisfaction, and contractual obligations are consistently met or exceeded.
This is a pivotal role for managing field operations, driving performance, and supporting engineers across the region to deliver excellent service in line with regulatory and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
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* Operational Delivery:
Manage the day-to-day delivery of smart meter installations across Essex, ensuring all work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
* Team Leadership:
Lead and motivate a team of field engineers and supervisors, providing guidance, support, and performance management to ensure operational excellence.
* Health & Safety Compliance:
Ensure all work adheres to SHEQ regulations, company policies, and industry standards. Champion a culture of safety awareness and proactive risk management.
* Client & Stakeholder Management:
Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding delivery performance. Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal departments.
* Performance Management:
Monitor KPIs (e.g., install volumes, first-time access, customer satisfaction, compliance, productivity). Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and operational reviews.
* Resource & Logistics Planning:
Collaborate with planning teams to ensure optimal resource allocation, routing, and scheduling for maximum efficiency.
* Quality Assurance:
Conduct audits and ensure all installations meet required standards and regulatory compliance.
* Incident & Escalation Management:
Take ownership of escalated issues, complaints, or incidents, and ensure timely resolution and lessons learned implementation.
Key Requirements
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* Proven experience in managing field operations or delivery within the utilities sector preferably within a metering background.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop large, distributed teams.
* Good understanding of metering regulations, health and safety, and industry standards.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Analytical and data-driven approach to performance management.
* Full UK driving license.
* Relevant qualifications in electrical/gas metering or project management (desirable).
Desirable Certifications (Not Essential)
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* SMSTS / SSSTS
* IOSH / NEBOSH
* NSWRA Supervisor units
* EUSR Water Hygiene
What We Offer
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* Competitive salary and option of company vehicle
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Responsibility for offering the delivery of a key infrastructure project for Essex & Suffolk
Base Location: Office-based (Brentwood Depot)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week