Job Description

WGM Engineering is one of Scotland's leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice.

The purpose of the Delivery Manager is to lead the Planned Maintenance (PM) workstream, ensuring delivery is within budget and to customer requirements and standards. Full accountability for ensuring safety, customer quality, cost and delivery requirements are met. Responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to. Manage the team on best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading the delivery teams. Implement and manage continuous improvement by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Effectively and efficiently achieve the required targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimising costs where possible and ensuring best working practices are maintained always. Develop and update PM delivery programme. Liaise with JV partner and wider supply chain to ensure programme targets are achieved. Responsible for the PM overall performance including financial, meeting customer requirements and maintaining the orderly and productive operation of planned activities. Support team in determining the optimum approach to work execution and provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for more complex activities where necessary. Communicate and liaise with other delivery managers and functions regarding forward work projections to ensure productivity targets are met. Drive process improvements by appropriate data analysis. Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions. Produce written reports and produce monthly board updates. Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems. Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver activities, including the engagement of external resources as required. Conduct risk assessments of tasks within the delivery stream. Manage, coach and develop a highly performing team that meets agreed objectives, and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements. Set the team objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports. Report on achievement of targets and identifying any actions required. Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing holidays, recruitment, training, development, PDR appraisal, timekeeping, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximise efficient productivity. Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the WGM vision and values, and the standards and behaviors expected of them. Communicate Objectives from the WGM Business Plan so that each employee is aware.

Relevant Experience

Relevant construction qualification at HNC, HND, Degree level or equivalent. Background in mechanical or electrical engineering. Knowledge of construction management processes means and methods. Clear understanding of NEC contracts is preferable with an understanding of compensation events & early warnings desirable. Experience managing payment applications & deadlines. Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Chard Holder is desirable but not essential. Excellent time and project management skills. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Solid organisational skills including diligence and multi-tasking skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with excel & Power Bi reporting. Valid UK Driving Licence is essential.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package, including: 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service. Car allowance. Enhanced pension scheme. Life assurance scheme. Salary sacrifice - (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work). Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements). Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave. Company sick pay (available after qualifying period). Employee discount programme.

How to Apply

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit an updated CV to the WGM recruitment team for review.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Project Management: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WGMDM