Scheme Delivery Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Scheme Delivery Manager to join a long-term highways maintenance and improvement contract in Suffolk. This is a key role within a busy construction delivery team, overseeing multiple schemes and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This position is ideal for a proactive construction professional with strong leadership skills and experience managing highway or civil engineering projects.

The Role

As Scheme Delivery Manager, you will take ownership of the delivery of multiple highway schemes, managing subcontractors, operatives, programmes, and performance across various workstreams. You will play a critical role in maintaining health and safety standards, programme control, commercial performance, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain construction programmes to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget

• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors efficiently

• Ensure Construction Phase Plans, method statements, and safe systems of work are in place prior to works commencing

• Maintain high HSEQ standards across all schemes

• Liaise with stakeholders including local authorities, designers, network managers, and community representatives

• Ensure all site personnel are competent, trained, and compliant

• Take responsibility for commercial performance in collaboration with commercial teams

• Maintain accurate site records including site diaries, resource allocation, and as-built information

• Support programme development, phasing plans, and construction methodologies

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners

• Assist with Early Contractor Involvement, buildability reviews, and traffic management integration

• Participate in value engineering and value management activities

• Work in line with internal quality, safety, and environmental procedures

Requirements

Qualifications

• SMSTS or IOSH

• CSCS

• Full UK Driving Licence

• HNC or Degree in a construction-related discipline (desirable)

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience delivering highways or civil engineering schemes

• Strong understanding of health and safety management

• Ability to manage costs and control budgets effectively

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset

• Innovative approach with the ability to identify improved methods of working

Personal Attributes

• Committed to safety-first working

• Leads by example and supports positive team behaviours

• Communicates clearly and professionally at all levels

• Takes ownership and accountability for delivery

If interested in this role please apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information.