Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Head of Delivery Operations on a Permanent role based in Southeast.
Role Summary
The direction and leadership of all operational support activities within the Company’s UK and
international projects. Liaison with the Project Delivery Director & Board on implementation of the
Company’s strategic action plan, co-ordination with Heads of Delivery Departments, Engineering
Manager and other departmental Managers on specific project/portfolio driven requirements.
Direction to the Commissioning/Construction Leaders to ensure smooth transition from Construction to Commissioning and completion of projects, functional line management of Comm/Construction Managers, Planning/Project Controls Lead, Document Control.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
• To ensure compliance with company procedures and work instructions, guide notes and other
information that forms part of the quality assurance, health and safety and environmental
management systems.
• To ensure allocation of resources to site with agreement with the appropriate PDL.
• Advice and support to the / Comm/ Cost leaders/Construction Managers in the performance of
their duties.
• Identification of resourcing shortfalls, site problems and deficiencies to ensure that effective
feedback is provided to PDLs/Project Managers, Functional and Departmental Heads as
appropriate.
• Advice as to the selection of sub-contractors for on-site activities and monitoring of workload and
performance across the portfolio of project. (strategic management post contract)
• Improvement of effective communication between the office and site and Board
• Proactive feedback and preventative problem-solving of site management and or project
performance issues
• The development and implementation of effective site procedures to drive improvement.
• Selection, training and development of Construction Managers and construction/installation staff
within the designated area.
• The overall management of site safety within the designated projects through Construction
Leader/Commissioning Leader
• Advise the Project teams on the site accommodation, amenities and communication system
requirements.
• Provide technical input, as required, during the Tendering, Design, construction and
Commissioning Phases of the Projects.
• Effective defect Management
• Drive and liaise with the other Construction leader and Commissioning Manager to ensure the
efficient operation of site activity.
• Lead and develop the Project/Planning Controls capability of the business with the planning lead, planners and Gated Process.
• Ensure adequate planning resource is provided to all projects from Tender to completion.
• Support the Delivery Director in the gated process governance on all new projects,
• Develop and govern the “plan on a page” & “portfolio on a page” process for projects to support
the monthly CFR process and Board meetings.
• Deliver the development of leading project indicators (milestone)
• Support monthly projects reviews/deep dives
• Implement any improvements agreed with the board, such and Risk and Opportunity
Management in OPC or Power Bi.
• Support the Delivery Director when required on any projects or area’s underperforming until
performance is back to an acceptable position.
• To comply with all Health and Safety responsibilities commensurate with the role, as outlined in
the Health and Safety policy
• Any other duties commensurate with the position as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
• MSc Construction Management
• A formal qualification in a relevant engineering or construction discipline
• IOSH Managing Safely in Construction or NEBOSH equivalent
• SMSTS
• Demonstrable experience commensurate to the level of the role in a construction management
role within the water and wastewater industry and/or related sectors.
• Ability to use a wide range of IT packages including Microsoft Office
• Confident people team/leadership skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional, well-developed organisational skill
• Confident people team/leadership skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional, well-developed organisational skill
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
