Portfolio Delivery Manager

Basingstoke, UK Southampton, UK Req

11 April 2025

Permanent

Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

The role is Portfolio Delivery Manager. The main purpose of this role is to take overall responsibility for all activities in accordance with the current business plan, with a particular focus on safety, quality, profitability, delivery to time, safety regulations, quality standards and project specification. The role reports directly to the Contract Operations Manager. Manage multiple/major projects safely, competently, and effectively to time and budget.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Manage all activities within the agreed budget margins.
• Manage all financial aspects of projects, including the costing and invoicing of any additional works.
• Ensure all projects are managed effectively by well-trained and competent Project Managers.
• Continually monitor safety performance and seek continuous improvement.
• Continually monitor productivity levels and seek continuous improvement.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies, and procedures of Freedom and its customers.
• 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.
• Attend and participate in weekly, monthly operations meetings held by the Contracts Managers.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with all direct reports as required and ensure that all toolbox talks are delivered effectively as directed.
• Manage and review performance of staff reporting to you and identify training needs.
• 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.
• Continually monitor and strive to improve your team's approach to safety rules and procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Conduct 1 in 10 inspections and ensure all defects are resolved.
• Ensure that accidents and near misses are suitably reported, recorded, and investigated and that remedial action is carried out promptly.
• Implement Freedom's values.
• Assist with the management and resolution of customer complaints.
• Undertake the role of Authorising Officer under Company competency procedures.

What we're looking for:

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

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

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

Next Steps:

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible, and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.