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Delivery Manager - Water
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- Colwyn Bay, Conwy, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full Time
Job Description
Delivery Manager – Water
Location: Head office Colwyn Bay – with UK travel, working away from home required.
Salary: Will come with Additional on Target earnings, Company Van and Fuel card, Working away allowance and Meal allowance.
Employment type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 47.5 hours per week
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join ExcelCS part of Ipsum Group, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services?
Cycle to Work scheme?
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!
Life assurance cover?
Long service recognition?
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?
About the role…
ExcelCS part of the Ipsum Group is a specialist water industry contractor delivering high-quality commissioning, testing, compliance and Pipelaying services across the UK. We work closely with major water authorities and framework partners, including Welsh Water, Severn Trent, United Utilities and most major contractors, supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, and fully compliant water infrastructure.
The Delivery Manager is accountable for the safe and effective day?to?day execution of operational delivery across water utility projects. The role ensures that operational teams are fully enabled, coordinated and resourced to deliver against programme, quality, cost and compliance requirements.
The role translates project plans into executable daily activities, leading delivery performance through Commissioning Engineers and proactively resolving operational challenges. A key element of the role is the identification and escalation of risks and constraints that may impact programme, cost, safety or customer outcomes, ensuring all Managers are fully informed to support timely decision making and client engagement.
As a Delivery Manager you will…
Day-to-day site management across water and utilities schemes
Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification
Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers (starting with 1–2 teams, progressing to 4–5)
Maintain compliance with H&S, RAMS, permits, and company procedures
Read and interpret drawings and specifications to produce accurate material take-offs
Measure completed works against the Schedule of Rates for valuations and reporting
Provide accurate progress information to support applications for payment
Liaise with clients, inspectors, and internal management
Monitor programme progress and report accurately
Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, and documentation
About you…
Industry experience in water is ideal; gas acceptable; power/telecoms considered
Commercial awareness (estimating, costs, understanding value)
Experience managing site teams and operatives
Recording tasks, progress, and site documentation
Leadership capability
Strong understanding of health & safety and permit systems
Full UK driving licence
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
Next steps...
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info
Location: Head office Colwyn Bay – with UK travel, working away from home required.
Salary: Will come with Additional on Target earnings, Company Van and Fuel card, Working away allowance and Meal allowance.
Employment type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 47.5 hours per week
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join ExcelCS part of Ipsum Group, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services?
Cycle to Work scheme?
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!
Life assurance cover?
Long service recognition?
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?
About the role…
ExcelCS part of the Ipsum Group is a specialist water industry contractor delivering high-quality commissioning, testing, compliance and Pipelaying services across the UK. We work closely with major water authorities and framework partners, including Welsh Water, Severn Trent, United Utilities and most major contractors, supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, and fully compliant water infrastructure.
The Delivery Manager is accountable for the safe and effective day?to?day execution of operational delivery across water utility projects. The role ensures that operational teams are fully enabled, coordinated and resourced to deliver against programme, quality, cost and compliance requirements.
The role translates project plans into executable daily activities, leading delivery performance through Commissioning Engineers and proactively resolving operational challenges. A key element of the role is the identification and escalation of risks and constraints that may impact programme, cost, safety or customer outcomes, ensuring all Managers are fully informed to support timely decision making and client engagement.
As a Delivery Manager you will…
Day-to-day site management across water and utilities schemes
Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification
Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers (starting with 1–2 teams, progressing to 4–5)
Maintain compliance with H&S, RAMS, permits, and company procedures
Read and interpret drawings and specifications to produce accurate material take-offs
Measure completed works against the Schedule of Rates for valuations and reporting
Provide accurate progress information to support applications for payment
Liaise with clients, inspectors, and internal management
Monitor programme progress and report accurately
Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, and documentation
About you…
Industry experience in water is ideal; gas acceptable; power/telecoms considered
Commercial awareness (estimating, costs, understanding value)
Experience managing site teams and operatives
Recording tasks, progress, and site documentation
Leadership capability
Strong understanding of health & safety and permit systems
Full UK driving licence
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
Next steps...
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info