Project Delivery Manager

Are you a qualified project manager or engineer with proven experience of leading large-scale engineering/civils/infrastructure projects? If so, here’s a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the development of a £25m specialist thermal treatment facility at our recently acquired site in Avonmouth, Bristol. As Project Delivery Manager, you will join us on a full-time but flexible appointment basis (employed on a fixed-term contract, or consultancy)for a temporary period of 2 years. An attractive remuneration, including including company car and bonus scheme, is offered for this role, which will require significant on-site presence from you.

The Project Delivery Manager role
Grundon is a leading provider of waste management and environmental services and we’re adept at finding innovative solutions. As Project Delivery Manager, you will drive the continued development of our new facility for the treatment of industrial and healthcare waste.

You’ll manage the entire project, from overseeing the construction and renovation activities to the existing buildings, the delivery and installation of the thermal technology, the storage facilities and processing equipment, as well as assisting the teams with attaining relevant permits and consents, to the commissioning and the final delivery of the operational facilities, on course to open from Spring 2025 to 2026.

What we’re looking for in our Project Delivery Manager
- You are degree (or equivalent) educated and ideally a qualified engineer, chartered surveyor or project professional, with a minimum of 5 years’ proven experience of leading large-scale projects.
- Strong project manager with excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills – you’ll be working with internal specialist teams, as well as external consultants, contractors and technology providers.
- Fully conversant with the requirements of the CDM Regulations with experience of the environmental permitting process.
- Full UK driving licence.

Please note: This role isn’t eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are looking for candidates who live within a one-hour commute of Avonmouth 

Working hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm (37.5 hours), or with flexibility around days/hours of work 

If you have the skills, experience and qualifications we are looking for in our Project Delivery Manager and would love to be part of the Grundon success story then do apply as soon as possible. We interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. No agencies please