Head of Delivery - Devon, United Kingdom - Gallifordtry

Gallifordtry

Verified Company

Devon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Due to the restructure of the South West business an opportunity has arisen for a Head of Delivery (HoD) to lead the portfolio of work within the region.

As HoD you will be accountable for the successful delivery of a large programme of work as part of our Framework Agreement with our water industry clients.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering projects ranging from small and simple complexity to large and technically challenging engineering projects.

The HoD will promote a culture of collaboration between our Clients, Designers, other Framework Partners, and Supply Chain to deliver innovate, effective and efficient projects.

That meet time cost and quality objectives.

Opportunities with our clients will be cultivated to expand our offerings and develop long term sustainable relationships within the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead by example to promote the highest standards of HS&E at all times.
Work closely with the HS&E team to instil positive cultures and behaviours within your portfolio
Support, guide and manager the preconstruction team to compile robust but challenging bid pricing with risk & opportunities clearly defined and apportioned.
Identify and provide mitigation against risk across a portfolio of projects through the projects life cycle.
Support the commercial team through the preconstruction phase to ensure contract terms are favourable to GT and provide robust protection to the company.
Work with the preconstruction team to ensure the BMS is followed and correct governance / signoff is achieved.
Develop a delivery strategy for the programme of works within your portfolio, promoting environmental group strategies in our delivery.
Develop and enact upon a resource plan to support the delivery strategy. The resource plan is to include succession planning
Work with the supply chain to build relationships to support the delivery strategy
Champion and encourage others to think strategically when developing new approaches or addressing novel problems
Provide leadership and promote high professional standards and best practice across all functions.
Work with, influence and support other functional leaders to develop best practice, continuous improvement in delivery of our projects and programmes.
Be the key contact with the Clients Senior team; build an effective relationship that aligns to with the Source to Sea Strategy and Operating Model.
Ensure alignment with the Client's vision throughout delivery of the contract
Manage customer and stakeholder expectations; develop and implement a stakeholder management plan
Build trust and openness with clients, customers and stakeholders, acting upon feedback where required
Responsible for contributing to the delivery of the Regional financial targets as agreed with the Regional Operations Director
Have accountability for the commercial performance of the portfolio of projects under your operational control.
Ensure sustainable reduction in delivery costs, promote innovation to deliver the required efficiencies across our operations
Have a good understanding of commercial contract conditions, particularly NEC4, and have strong commercial awareness.
Have a good understand of commercial tools such as CVR CTC (cost to completes) and be able lead support, review and report on P&L position of their programmes of work.
Have a strong commercial understanding of subcontract procurement, be able to review enhance, support, review the develop subcontracts.
Must have strong negotiation skills and be able manage conflict.
Provide a vision and defines clear team roles, responsibilities and objectives
Manage people, resources and relationships effectively to ensure efficient delivery of programmes and projects
Develop and build teams to align with regional organisational structure
Ensure performance standards are always achieved through KPI analysis and implementation of improvement plans
Work closely with other Heads of Delivery / Operational Leaders; operating as one GT Environment Business.

Experience and Qualifications:

Track record of effective staff development and employee relations
Programme Management experience
Capable of strategic planning and managing change
Excellent track record of HS&E performance
Full project/programme life cycle experience
Experience of the complexities associated with Process and MEICA equipment operation
Track record of accountability for the performance of a business
Facilitates team and client meetings effectively
Strong presentation skills
Strong communication skills
IT Literate
Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion
Ability to make autonomous decisions and be able to support your outcomes
Preferably degree level qualified but not essential.
Extensive knowledge of Water/Wastewater Treatment and Infrastructure construction sectors preferred
Strong project / programme management background
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