Delivery Manager – Civil Engineering & Water Infrastructure

Location: Scotland
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Sector: Civil Engineering / Utilities / Water Infrastructure

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Delivery Manager to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure projects across Scotland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operational delivery of projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget. Working closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers, Site Managers and clients, you will coordinate resources, monitor performance and drive high standards across multiple work sites.

This role would suit a delivery-focused professional with a strong civil engineering background, ideally with experience in the water sector and Scottish Water frameworks or Build Partner contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure works across multiple sites.

• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed programmes, budgets, specifications and contractual requirements.

• Manage and coordinate Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and operational teams.

• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and implement solutions to maintain delivery schedules.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, environmental requirements and company procedures.

• Maintain high standards of quality assurance and ensure works meet client specifications.

• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources to maximise productivity and efficiency.

• Monitor operational performance, project costs and resource utilisation.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

• Attend progress meetings and provide regular updates on programme, performance, risks and delivery issues.

• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

• Support commercial teams with variations, additional works and contractual changes.

• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery, productivity and site operations.

• Ensure project documentation, progress reports and site records are maintained accurately.

• Support the development of site teams and promote a positive culture of accountability, safety and performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Delivery Manager, Contracts Manager, Construction Manager or similar operational leadership role.

• Strong background in civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities.

• Experience overseeing multiple projects, sites or operational teams.

• Knowledge of water infrastructure projects and Scottish Water frameworks or Build Partner arrangements would be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of construction programmes, resource planning and project delivery.

• Commercial awareness, including cost control, variations and subcontractor management.

• Excellent knowledge of health and safety requirements within the construction industry.

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain delivery standards across multiple projects.

• Relevant civil engineering or construction qualification preferred.

• SMSTS and other relevant industry certifications advantageous.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to take ownership of operational delivery across a varied project portfolio.

• Long-term career prospects within an established civil engineering contractor.

• Exposure to major infrastructure and utilities projects across Scotland.

• The opportunity to influence operational performance, develop teams and contribute to business growth.