Job Description

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for Senior Delivery Manager to join our Transportation team based in Easton Lane Depot, Winchester. Under the direction and leadership of the Regional Construction Manager (RCM) you will be the lead member of the area schemes team and will be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of all scheme works in on the Area 3 Maintenance and Response Contract with National Highways. Within this role, you can enjoy private healthcare, company car or car allowance, 26 days annual leave with the option to buy/sell and even more.

Can you imagine a world without transportation links via land, sea or air? Nor can we! Your journey is our journey, come and join us at Kier Transportation and make a difference. Supporting the movement of people, goods and equipment.

Location: Easton Lane Depot, Winchester

Contract: Permanent \xe2\x80\x93 flexible and part-time hours available if desired, just let us know

Salary: Competitive salary + \xc2\xa36.1k car allowance + private healthcare + benefits

Responsibilities

As a Senior Delivery Manager, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working with the RCM, Programme Manager and client leads to assist in building and delivering robust and sustainable forward programmes to meet client needs whilst accounting for Kier and sub-contract resources.

Your day to day will include:

• \xc2\xb7 management of the area scheme delivery team ensuring members have adequate training, time and resource to effectively undertake their roles
• \xc2\xb7 ensure that all works are delivered in compliance with all Kier health and safety policies, and standards and that everybody goes home safely
• \xc2\xb7 manage the Health and Safety aspects of the works including the responsibilities of Principal Contractor when required and manage the production of the Health and Safety Plan (Construction Phase) and Health and Safety File
• \xc2\xb7 build strong client relationships, providing excellent communication of current and future works
• \xc2\xb7 assist in the allocation of work across the team to ensure a fair and balanced workload which affords people the time they need to successfully deliver their works, personally delivering a quota of programmed schemes

What are we looking for?

This role of Senior Delivery Manager is great for you if have:

• \xc2\xb7 industry qualification or the equivalent in experience
• \xc2\xb7 extensive knowledge of highways maintenance and evidential experience of developing and managing high performing teams
• \xc2\xb7 excellent understanding of CDM and health, safety and environmental legislation and responsibilities within the sector
• \xc2\xb7 a solid understanding of resource and programme management
• \xc2\xb7 proven leadership skills and experience of successfully managing people to reach for their potential

We\xe2\x80\x99re all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don\xe2\x80\x99t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at to discuss and arrange these.

We\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:

• new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance, and more
• fantastic matched pension scheme
• life assurance
• 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family

And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our .

Who is Kier?

As a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We take pride in bringing specialist knowledge, sector leading experience and fresh thinking to all that we do.

We are collaborative, trusted and focused, and we will empower you to achieve your career goals, and listen to your thoughts, ideas and challenges.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We\xe2\x80\x99re proud of the steps we\xe2\x80\x99ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier\xe2\x80\x99s diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives. You can see more about our .

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant\xe2\x80\x99s criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Closing Date: 28 July 2023

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

Kier Group