Works Delivery Manager
New Yesterday
You will take full ownership of delivery, commercial performance, contractual position, and people management across a substantial programme of small schemes.
This is unequivocally a delivery leadership role, not a coordination or reporting position.
The post carries material responsibility for programme delivery, financial performance, contractual compliance, and team leadership, and therefore requires a candidate with proven hands-on experience operating in demanding, fast-paced environments.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate leading teams of at least 5 people (directly or indirectly).
Rail experience is desirable but not mandatory.
The successful candidate will be commercially aware, decisive, resilient, and motivated to progress into senior leadership over time.
Commercial & Financial Management
· Ownership of project and programme forecasting, budgeting, cost control, margin awareness, and variance analysis.
· Early identification of commercial risk and implementation of mitigating actions.
· Oversight of invoicing, Applications for Payment, and revenue assurance.
· Active margin protection and cost discipline across all works.
Commercial-Delivery Integration
· Accountable for cashflow forecasting including AfPs, certification, billing, invoicing, reconciliation, and remittance.
· Undertakes periodic financial reviews and clearly explains period and full-year forecast variances to senior leadership.
· Raises alarms early where margins, productivity, or delivery performance drift.
NEC4 Contract Administration & Execution
· Hands-on administration and execution of NEC4 contracts on live projects.
· Proactive management of contractual obligations, entitlements, and commercial protections.
· Confident handling of contractual and commercial disagreements.
· Ability to conduct firm, professional, and persuasive discussions when required.
People Management & Accountability (Minimum 5 Staff)
Candidates must demonstrate experience leading teams of at least 5 direct reports.
Responsibilities include:
· Day-to-day leadership of delivery teams including attendance, performance, output, and behavioural standards.
· Line management of examiners/ surveyors
· Setting clear expectations and holding people accountable.
· Addressing under performance promptly and decisively.
· Managing grievances and difficult conversations.
· Making tough people decisions including exiting non-performing staff in line with company policy.
· Developing high performers and building bench strength within teams.
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- Location:
- Stratford, London
- Salary:
- £60,000 - £70,000 /annum Car, Pension
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Other
