Project Delivery Manager
Role Overview
The Project Delivery Manager leads complex projects from initiation through completion, supporting safe, efficient delivery on programme and within budget while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.
The role contributes to improving internal project management processes, systems and delivery practices as the organisation grows.
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Company overview
GBG Group is a structural and geotechnical inspection practice delivering forensic engineering through inspection, testing and analysis of structures, buildings and infrastructure.
Services include geotechnical evaluation, structural performance assessment, remedial design, non-destructive testing, surveying, intrusive inspection and materials testing.
The company serves clients including engineers, project managers, surveyors, government bodies, owners and operators in the UK and abroad.
Role overview
The Project Delivery Manager leads complex projects from initiation through completion, supporting safe, efficient delivery on programme and within budget while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.
The role contributes to improving internal project management processes, systems and delivery practices as the organisation grows.
Key responsibilities
- Manage client communication, relationships, expectations, meetings, updates, project findings, risks and delivery dates.
- Support proposals, programmes, commercial estimates, project scoping, site visits, delivery assumptions, risk and resource reviews, and mobilisation.
- Plan and coordinate projects, technical teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders; establish schedules and resource needs.
- Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies and constraints, and manage changes and impacts.
- Maintain project records and reporting; coordinate technical deliverables and ensure alignment with objectives and client expectations.
- Ensure delivery follows internal quality assurance procedures and company standards.
- Monitor budgets, resource use and performance; support forecasting, commercial reporting and efficient resource allocation.
- Mentor junior team members, promote collaboration and knowledge sharing, and support a positive project culture.
- Carry out project reviews and lessons learned; improve project systems, processes, standards, communication and delivery efficiency.
Experience and skills
- Five years of project management experience is required.
- Experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects is required.
- Experience in engineering, construction, surveying, consultancy or a related technical environment is required.
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, risks and resources, and improving project controls is required.
- Strong stakeholder and client management, organisation, communication and leadership skills are required.
- A professional project management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent is desirable.
- A technical background is beneficial but not essential.
- A driving licence is required.
Compensation and benefits
- Starting salary is £60,000–£70,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Benefits include company pension, discounted or free food, flu jabs, free and on-site parking, and sick pay.
- Company and role-specific training and educational and professional development support are provided.
Schedule
- The role is full-time and permanent, with 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Occasional weekend and evening site survey work or visits are optional and depend on client requirements.
Workplace
- Work location is in person.
- Occasional travel to sites within the UK is expected.
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