Delivery Manager

About This Role

This Delivery Manager role involves overseeing the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) rehabilitation projects across the South of the UK. The position is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. It suits an experienced and proactive professional who can work closely with clients, site teams, engineers, subcontractors, and support functions to drive performance and manage resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple CIPP and drainage rehabilitation projects from inception through to completion
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and operational resources
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in compliance with company procedures and industry regulations
• Monitor project programmes, budgets, and performance against key targets
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders throughout project delivery
• Work closely with operational and engineering teams to optimise project performance
• Ensure all project documentation is completed accurately and maintained appropriately
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures
• Monitor quality standards and ensure works are completed to client specifications
• Support commercial teams with variations, quotations, and project reporting
• Lead project review meetings and provide regular updates to senior management
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes
• Mentor and support supervisors and site teams
• Represent Vortex professionally in all client and project-related communications

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Delivery Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, or similar role
• Experience with in drainage, utilities, civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure sectors
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and project programmes
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Sound understanding of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Full UK driving license

Nice to have:

• SMSTS or equivalent safety qualification

Benefits

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Pension scheme and additional benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities within a growing specialist contractor
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to major wastewater infrastructure projects across the South of the UK

About the Company

The Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting-edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the world's water cleaner and is one of the country's fastest-growing infrastructure businesses.