Project Delivery Manager Job at Morson Talent (Peterborough)

Project Delivery Manager

Morson Talent

Location:
United Kingdom , Peterborough

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

60000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Project Delivery Manager on a permanent basis. You will lead a team of Project Engineers to oversee the development of solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time, to quality, drinking water and safety standards, whilst in line with legislation, alliance governance and processes. You’ll be responsible for projects throughout their lifecycles, ensuring the team handles operational needs and conflicts appropriately to arrive at ‘win-win’ situations for all concerned.

Job Responsibility:

Assure CDM compliance of each scheme to champion a ‘Zero-Harm’ culture
Create and maintain a high-performing team culture with your Project Engineers to empower your team to think creatively to resolve issues
Oversee the teams’ promoted solutions, ensuring they are safe, commercially viable and resolve the project requirements whilst being fit for the purpose
Accountable for the full project lifecycle from receipt of need through scoping, construction, project handover, formal sign-off off and managing any warranty issue that arises post-handover
Translating Programme-level strategy into actual outcomes so team members are utilised correctly and fully understand the role they play in achieving success
Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting
Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment
Cost management and project forecasting
Work closely with Commercial and Planning teams to ensure cost and resource forecasts are maintained to required levels of accuracy whilst issues are mitigated and/ or escalated to the Pre-Construction Lead for successful resolution
Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies
Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities
Protect from commercial risks
Create an open, approachable, and visible team environment which engages across the IOS Alliance and organisations to promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing
Managing a team of engineers to receive a client project need, provide value engineering to develop a solution that meets the clients needs and provides the best whole life cost
Ensure the successful development of a detailed construction design and a defined scope of work to support the construction team in building an accurate tender bid

Requirements:

Experience in design, commercial, and leading project teams
Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent
Excellent communication, people, and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor
Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance

Nice to have:

HND/degree (or equivalent) in engineering
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the water industry
Experience working for a direct delivery contractor

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Profit share scheme
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Continuous service awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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Project Delivery Manager

Morson Talent

Location:
United Kingdom , Peterborough

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

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