Head of Project Delivery

We are looking to appoint an experienced and commercially focused Head of Project Delivery to lead and oversee the successful delivery of projects across a well known manufacturer. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The successful Head of Project Delivery will provide strategic oversight of project delivery activities, manage project risks and financial performance, and ensure effective coordination between project management, site services, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the initial contract review process and allocate work within defined timelines and budgets, ensuring all aspects of implementation are effectively managed and project objectives are achieved.
• Identify project risks proactively and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to minimise impact on delivery, cost, and programme timelines.
• Take ownership of the financial performance of projects against agreed targets, attending relevant finance meetings and driving commercial accountability across the project function.
• Work closely with the Project Coordinator and Head of Site Services to plan, prioritise, and schedule site activities, including the coordination of small power transformer builds at WSQ.
• Develop, implement, and manage robust delivery processes that ensure effective collaboration between the Project Coordinator, Project Managers, and site teams, enabling timely completion of project tasks.
• Provide hands-on project management support during periods of absence, holidays, or increased workload, ensuring continuity of delivery and customer service.
• Conduct regular site audits to ensure appropriate operational controls are in place to deliver projects safely, compliantly, and within budget.
• Represent Site Services during Q&A rework meetings, ensuring effective communication and resolution of project-related issues.
• Attend Health & Safety meetings as the Site Services representative, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all H&S standards and procedures.
• Monitor programme date changes and ensure invoicing activities are progressed appropriately and in line with contractual obligations.
• Lead Projects Pipeline meetings to maintain clear communication with customers regarding programme updates, changes to delivery dates, and escalation of key issues internally where required.
• Support the development, management, and control of pre-contract and post-contract documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

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