Delivery Manager - Bridges

We have a new opportunity for a Permanent Delivery Manager
- Bridges to join our Structural Maintenance scheme delivery team. This role sits within our Network Management Contract Southwest (NMC SW) and is based in Polmadie, Glasgow
.

Our NMC SW account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020, we are responsible for inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery as well as winter maintenance and incident response.

Our team are first on the scene to assist road users on the road network, deliver engineering design and operational delivery services for more than 600 kilometres of road and 1,650 structures enabling reliable journey times and a high level of customer care for the people and businesses that use these roads every day.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.

The Delivery Manager
- Bridges will assist in leading the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of trunk road bridge and structures projects across the South West Scotland NMC contract, managing an annual programme exceeding £40 million
.

The role is responsible for overseeing a team of Assistant Delivery Managers, managing the supply chain, and ensuring that all works are delivered in accordance with contractual, statutory, safety, environmental, quality and stakeholder requirements.

The shift pattern is 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri with opportunity to earn overtime assisting with site supervision at weekends and occasionally on night shifts.

• Oversee the delivery of a diverse portfolio of bridge and structural improvement schemes, managing an annual construction programme exceeding £40m to agreed time, cost and quality targets.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Assistant Delivery Managers, fostering a high-performance, safety-first culture aligned with organisational values.
• Ensure robust planning, sequencing and resource allocation across all projects.
• Act as a senior leader in health, safety and environmental (HSEQ) performance, promoting a proactive, zero-harm culture through visible leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations and fulfil Principal Contractor responsibilities.
• Oversee the production and approval of Construction Phase Plans, risk assessments, method statements, permits and associated documentation.
• Undertake site inspections, safety visits and audits, ensuring findings are addressed and actions closed out.
• Engage and manage subcontractors and the wider supply chain, ensuring performance meets safety, quality, programme and cost expectations.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with specifications, standards and contract requirements, supported by robust quality assurance and control processes.
• Identify and manage risks, constraints and opportunities at both programme and project level.
• Support the commercial team in dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Provide expert buildability input during design and optioneering stages to improve efficiency, reduce risk and optimise construction methodologies.
• Influence temporary works, traffic management and construction phasing strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with Transport Scotland, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Drive workforce engagement through briefings, toolbox talks and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Lead incident reporting, investigation and review processes, ensuring lessons learned are implemented.
• Work closely with HSEQ Advisors to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement across all projects.

• Proven experience in a senior construction or delivery leadership role within highways or infrastructure.
• Demonstrable experience delivering major programmes on time and within budget.
• Experience in bridge or structural projects.
• Strong experience managing teams and supply chain partners.
• Leadership and people development
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Planning and programme management
• Problem-solving and risk management
• Safe…