About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Delivery Manager to join the team at Galliford Try within our Environment Business. Ideally, you will be based in or around the Normanton area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region. The Delivery Manager will head up a team as part of the Senior Management Team to deliver a programme of works across the Yorkshire Water region.
The role will also include upward and downward reporting within Galliford Try and to the client, providing clear and precise direction at all levels. The Delivery Manager is accountable for all commercial aspects of the programme of work. Assisted by the Commercial team you will develop strong contractual and financial controls to deliver rigorous cost control and cash management for each project within your programme of work.
Responsibilities
* Accountable for all activities of project & programme delivery, ensuring that health & safety, programme, design, procurement, financial control and site activities are managed to the highest standards throughout the project lifecycle.
* Influence the operational delivery structure to drive outstanding performance.
* Align to the client's direction and needs, interpret contract commitments and manage stakeholder expectations.
* Responsible for ensuring the key deliverables within each stage of the project and programme are being administered to the highest quality.
* Ensure that the proper interpretation of the design briefs is established and the delivered solutions meet and exceed the expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
* Promote strong H&S behaviours.
* Develop strong team working relationships.
* Provide a vision and define clear team roles, responsibilities and objectives whilst providing a hands‑on approach to supporting the Project Team.
* Manage people, resources and relationships to ensure effective delivery of programmes and projects.
* Ensure all projects adhere to Galliford Try's high-quality standards and instill a right‑first‑time approach.
* Build trust with customers and stakeholders, keeping them updated on progress and acting upon feedback.
* Empower others to innovate and drive continuous improvement.
* Support the designated individual in ensuring temporary works are followed.
* Make sound, evidence-based decisions, assessing risks and identifying opportunities.
* Encourage commercial challenge at all times.
* Lead our approach to collaborative planning to drive outperformance.
Qualifications
* Industry applicable ONC/HNC/B.Eng. or NVQ equivalent.
* H&S qualifications.
* IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety & Health) or CITB 5 Day Site Safety Management (SMSTS).
* CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.
* Demonstrable experience of working within the waste and/or water industries.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
* Dedicated team player but also able to work as an individual.
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate time management to comply with deadlines.
* Able to work in a busy environment under pressure.
* Excellent communication skills (email/phone/face to face).
* Possess a "can do" attitude and provide support to other members of the team as required.
Key Attributes
* Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture.
* Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to deliver the best.
* Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders.
* Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honesty.
* Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.
* A self-starter with a can‑do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges.
* Dedicated to working together to achieve results.
Company Overview
Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. 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, and partnering with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
Benefits
* 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 available for all salaried employees.
* Employee assistance programme providing free 24/7 support to those who need it.
* Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.
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