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We are looking a Delivery Manager to be responsible for managing design, mobilisation and construction of major highway schemes in the region, covering highways, bus, interchange, bus depots and active travel. This is a critical role for the organisation as we go through an exciting period of change, establishing a multi-modal Delivery Directorate and strive to be a best-in-class delivery authority. You will have a technical background in the delivery of highway or civil engineering projects, including the oversight of design activities, supporting contracts and commercial strategy and working across the construction supply chain to ensure delivery certainty. This role will be integral to supporting Transport for West Midlands’ delivery of multiple sustainable transport projects across the region. Sustainable Transport investment in highways forms a major part of Transport for West Midlands £2.2Bn capital programme and you will support an estimated annual spend of c.£40 million.
Job Responsibility:
Accountable for the delivery of major highway and sustainable transport schemes across the West Midlands, against agreed milestones, programme, cost and quality
Work with NEC contracts to manage contractor performance and requests
Provide strong coordination across design, commercial and construction activities
Assist in the preparation of reports for senior management, elected members, West Midlands Combined Authority committees, Management and Programme Boards and Local Cabinet
Review risk process and put in place measures which ensure that risks and opportunities are properly identified, managed and communicated
Manage budgets and ensure financial administration, monitoring and reporting is of the highest standard
Ensure that appropriate legal agreements are in place to enable the development and delivery of the scheme
Requirements:
Recent experience delivering technically complex, major highway and sustainable transport schemes
Experience commissioning technical services and managing the supply chain through appropriate procurement routes
Experience working in an NEC4 environment, including contract management, early warnings and compensation event processes
Experience applying CDM regulations across design development and construction delivery
Technical knowledge of design standards and best practice for highway and sustainable transport schemes
Strong communication skills, capable of clearly explaining complex technical issues to technical and non-technical audiences
An appropriate degree level qualification or appropriate alternative, e.g. Civil Engineering, Building
What we offer:
Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs)
28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days
EV car benefit scheme
Healthcare plans
Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice
An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate
3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer
Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA
Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts
Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses