Overview
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Project Delivery Manager – Coventry. An opportunity has arisen for a 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.
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 Resourcing Partner.
Responsibilities
* 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, and maintaining strong project performance.
* Manage 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 reporting of project status, including accurate and timely cost-to-complete forecasting, identification and communication of project risks and mitigation of change impacts.
* Work with the local team to develop and maintain the Departmental Development Plan. Report Projects and Commercial activities on a regular basis to the board of directors, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of Measures of Performance. Ensure these are fit for purpose and drive continuous improvement.
* Evaluate departmental risks and take mitigating action. Maintain knowledge of commercial and contractual requirements, as well as future changes and developments.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Where necessary, engage with suppliers, partners and subcontractors, attend client/supplier forums where applicable.
* Present solutions and overcome local constraints to enable the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and with strong quality standards.
* Be a key leadership voice within the organisation, participating in management 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 sites as required, upholding the Company's Culture and Values.
* Adhere to the Company's Culture and Values at all times.
* Assume other responsibilities as required and work with colleagues to support good performance of the Company.
Experience and Qualifications
* 5+ years of professional experience in Projects, Commercial or Contractual Management.
* Demonstrable knowledge of the NEC3/4 suite of contracts or transferable contractual knowledge.
* Experience in: Project management; Project change management; Budgetary management; Procurement; Collaborative/partnership working; Health and Safety awareness.
* Strong IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Project effectively.
* Project Management training such as Prince II/APM (preferred).
* Postgraduate Degree in a relevant discipline (preferred).
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, offering stability and the opportunity to work on exciting UK projects. We invest in training and development, support career progression, and foster an Agile Working programme for flexible working practices where appropriate.
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, with option to purchase additional holidays
* A wide range of corporate discounts
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Comprehensive pension plan
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
* Private medical options and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us
Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, and promoting best working practices with a focus on environment and integrity.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions, please contact the Resourcing Partner. Email: jade.adamson@GallifordTry.co.uk
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly. This will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification. We will offer interviews to candidates who meet essential criteria, including those with long-term health conditions or disabilities, and discuss any adjustments needed for the interview.
A full job description is available upon request.
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