Assistant Delivery Manager

Were currently seeking an Assistant Delivery Manager with key skills in highway management for a contract position. This role is crucial in supporting the Project Delivery Managers in completing metro extension projects and ensuring effective project execution within complex urban environments.

• Support the Project Delivery Managers in completing the metro extension projects
• Manage daily deliverables from contractors under the Alliance contract, ensuring successful communication and problem-solving with the contractor design team
• Assist the Project Sponsor with engineering queries when scope changes may be required/requested
• Verify and challenge Asset Engineers (AEs) to ensure Value for Money (VfM)
• Understand and manage budget changes, programme delays, and risk adjustments to ensure project efficiency
• Regular liaison with Project Delivery Managers and Programme Leads to ensure timely project and budget updates
• Promote and lead safety culture within the construction team, keeping them informed of all safety data and occurrences
• Support Resident Engineer with auditing, ensuring Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), quality management, and control of output
• Oversee detailed development and construction activities of major metro infrastructure projects
• Provide technical input and expertise to develop, shape, and deliver multi-disciplinary technical solutions in light railway systems
• Collaborate with multiple partners and stakeholders to deliver projects on budget and on schedule
• Anticipate potential risks and provide mitigation and escalation as required
• Utilise bespoke contract methodology, similar to NEC, in managing project performance and commercials
• Prepare reports for senior management, elected members, Management and Programme Boards, and Local Cabinets
• Ensure timely, accurate, and cohesive project documentation for review/approval by Local Cabinet and their committees
• Monitor and report on budget and financial administration to the highest standards

• Experience in developing and delivering technically complex engineering projects within Heavy Rail, light rail, major highways, or Civils schemes
• Experience as a Clerk of Works or Construction Manager, or technical knowledge of LV & HV electrical power involving OLE or NGED substation upgrades
• Experience commissioning technical services through procurement and management of the supply chain
• Proficiency in working within a NEC environment or similar, including contract management and contractor engagement
• Experience with stakeholders such as Local Enterprise Partnerships, DfT, Local Highways and Planning Authorities, Emergency Services, and Highways England
• Proven technical knowledge in the oversight of design standards and best practices in highway projects, including construction, urban realm, track form and alignment, signalling, OHLE, traction power, and network communications
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership working skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of environmental assessment requirements and procedures

If you are an experienced professional looking to contribute to significant and complex engineering projects within the highway discipline, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in this exciting contract role.