Our client is seeking an experienced Acquisition & Design Delivery Manager to lead and coordinate all pre-build site requirements for a major tunnel and infrastructure deployment programme.
Reporting to the Delivery Lead, you will manage the Design, Planning and Consents phase (including third-party and Network Rail approvals), ensuring smooth and timely handover into Build, aligned to a challenging Baseline Plan and Budget.
The Role
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Accountable for successful completion of Acquisition, Planning and Design phases
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Support the Build Project Manager through construction and handover
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Manage suppliers to deliver against programme milestones and budget
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Oversee planning applications, third-party consents and Network Rail approvals
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Ensure compliance with H&S, CDM, ICNIRP and relevant rail standards
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Maintain accurate programme reporting, forecasting and risk management
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Identify and mitigate delivery risks and manage change control
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Provide clear site instructions to internal and external teams
Experience & Skills
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Mobile Telecoms and/or Rail project delivery experience
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Strong stakeholder and supplier management capability
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Experience delivering to KPIs, baselines and budgets
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Commercial awareness and structured reporting approach
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Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
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Comfortable working in complex, regulated environments
Personal Attributes
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Clear, confident communicator
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Self-sufficient and delivery-focused
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Able to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders
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Adaptable, pragmatic and solutions-driven
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Willing to travel UK-wide, including occasional out-of-hours site visits
This is a high-responsibility role within a fast-paced infrastructure programme requiring ownership, structure and strong delivery focus.
This permanent vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency
