Head of Project Delivery
Location: Essex (Office-based with regular UK travel)
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum + Bonus + Company Vehicle
WE Talent is supporting an established and growing engineering and construction business in the search for an experienced Head of Project Delivery to lead the successful delivery of projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior operational leader with a strong background in construction project delivery to take ownership of a busy delivery function, leading both office-based and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the highest quality standards.
The Role
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will oversee multiple live projects from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring resources are effectively planned, teams are supported and clients receive an exceptional service throughout the delivery process.
You'll provide leadership across the project delivery function, managing office-based coordinators, pre-construction activities and operational site teams, while maintaining regular site visits and building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Alongside day-to-day operational management, you'll play a key role in driving continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency and support the ongoing growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the successful delivery of multiple live construction projects across the UK.
- Manage and support site supervisors, operatives and subcontractors.
- Oversee project planning, programming and resource allocation.
- Manage labour, plant and operational scheduling.
- Lead and develop the Project Delivery and Pre-Construction teams.
- Ensure health & safety, quality assurance and company procedures are consistently maintained.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout project delivery.
- Work collaboratively with the engineering team to resolve technical queries.
- Monitor project progress, providing operational updates to senior leadership.
- Drive operational improvements and implement best practice across the delivery function.
About You
We're looking for an experienced operational leader who enjoys managing complex projects and motivating high-performing teams.
You'll bring:
- Significant experience within construction project delivery.
- Proven experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership experience across both office-based and site teams.
- Excellent planning, organisational and resource management skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- A sound understanding of health & safety, quality assurance and construction best practice.
- The confidence to make operational decisions while working collaboratively with technical teams.
- A full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
- Annual performance bonus of up to 10%
- Company vehicle
- Company pension
- Annual salary reviews
- A senior leadership opportunity within a growing and ambitious business where you'll have the autonomy to shape project delivery and make a real impact.
WE Talent acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
We are committed to creating inclusive recruitment processes and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We believe diverse teams bring broader perspectives, stronger ideas and better outcomes, and we encourage applications from anyone who meets the key requirements of the role.
