Portfolio Delivery Manager

Overview

Lead and manage multiple projects, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and on‑time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• safety monitoring
• cost management
• staff review
• progress reporting
• budget control
• compliance oversight

Tasks

-Continually monitor safety performance and seek continuous improvement. -Maintain and develop own competence in accordance with legislative changes and customer requirements. -Develop, (in conjunction with the contracts Operations Manager and Operations Director), the regional management structure to meet the ongoing needs of the region. -Manage all financial aspects of projects, including the costing and invoicing of any additional works. -Manage and review performance of staff reporting to you and identify training needs. -Continually monitor productivity levels and seek continuous improvement. -Ensure all projects are managed effectively by well trained and competent Project Managers. -Attend and participate in weekly, monthly operations meetings held by the Contracts Managers. -Continually monitor and strive to improve your team’s approach to safety rules and procedures, method statements and risk assessments. -Assist with the management and resolution of customer complaints. -Conduct 1 in 10 inspections and ensure all defects are resolved. -Conduct regular progress meetings with all direct reports as required and ensure that all toolbox talks are delivered effectively as directed. -Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom and its customers. -Monitor and report on progress of work to the customer as required and maintain regular contact with all customers to ensure the smooth implementation of work. -Manage all activities within the agreed budget margins -Ensure that accidents and near misses are suitably reported, recorded and investigated and that remedial action is carried out promptly. -Undertake role of Authorising Officer under Company competency procedures.

Requirements

• distribution
• health safety
• operations manager
• finance

What You Bring

-Some knowledge of distribution network -Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications -Background of Operations Managerial roles -Sound understanding of the financial aspects of projects

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Benefits

-Personal development programme -Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) -Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) -Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days -Car/Car Allowance -Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. -Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution -25 days holiday plus bank holidays -Private Medical Insurance

About Freedom

-Delivers a wide range of engineering, environmental, and technical services to support critical infrastructure needs. -A trusted partner in the UK infrastructure sector, known for handling complex and high-profile projects. -Works across key sectors including energy, utilities, transport, and water resources, ensuring lasting impact. -Combines innovation with experience to provide tailored solutions for both public and private clients. -Recent projects include large-scale transport networks, sustainable energy infrastructure, and significant water management solutions. -Committed to quality, providing critical services where they are most needed for businesses and government entities.

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