Head of Delivery

Job description

Purpose of the job

The Head of Delivery is responsible and accountable for the delivery of all projects and services, as well as supporting strategic development of the business, to achieve agreed financial and developmental objectives, whilst ensuring high quality service and delivery standards on existing contracts and expanding work scope.

A critical success factor is the identification and development of strategic relationships with existing and potential clients, leading the development of new business opportunities that increase profitable order intake, aligned with the overall growth strategy of Nuvia UK.

Reports to

Director of P&I

Key Accountabilities 

·         Approach all aspects of work with a ‘Safe Way is the Only Way’ mind-set for self and others, meeting all relevant QSHE standards and obligations.

·         Responsible for individual contract delivery, observing all Company governance requirements and practices.

·         Participate and support in tender submissions, final price and commercial negotiations to secure orders at approved margins.

·         Continuously improve client service levels and thereby satisfaction, thus optimising Company performance whilst building and deepening client relationships.

·         Collaborate closely with clients to identify, develop, secure and provide Nuvia solutions to meet their needs - be a ‘Solution Provider’.

·         Provide timely market intelligence and competitor activity feedback to relevant personnel within Nuvia, contributing to the generation of sustainable competitive advantage.

·         Operating as ‘One Team’, position Nuvia as the trusted partner for our clients.

·         Work cohesively with counterpart management team personnel to ensure the optimal utilisation of all necessary resource, agreeing a set of priorities where competing demands exist.  Emphasis placed on Safety, Delivery, Tendering, Procurement and Quality.

Consistently look to implement process improvements to deliver benefits to internal and external stakeholders.

Desired profile

Occupational Skills and Knowledge

·        A degree in a relevant field (Science, Engineering, Project Management)

·        A member of a relevant professional institute

·        A technical and/or commercial background with the ability and confidence to meet clients at all levels to discover, develop and deliver their requirements.

·        Experience of leading and managing a team with demonstrable results. Understand and interpret the relevant industry standards and specifications.

Duties and Requirements

• The ability to meet and exceed the expectation of, internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers through a sound understanding of their requirements, being responsive to their needs, anticipating their requirements and communicating in a clear and timely manner.
• The ability to manage a team and portfolio of complex and client mission critical projects in resource constrained environments with competing priorities and minimal support.
• Application of strong leadership skills to ensure the various resources forming a Project team act together to efficiently deliver agreed priorities.  An effective communicator able to work collaboratively to avoid conflict and gain the support of other line managers to secure the project deliverables.
• Displays passion, curiosity, proactivity, and tenacity including scanning for opportunities, showing initiative, commitment, and collaboration, taking action and persevering through to closure.
• A visionary with understanding, conviction, and motivation to improve people, processes, and solutions.
• The ability to think through and adopt a clear, sensible approach to planning, prioritising and organising tasks and activities to meet deadlines and targets. Makes most efficient use of time and other resources.
• The ability to use a wide variety of approaches to solving problems. Consider all relevant factors and options before making a decision. Takes responsibility for decisions and justifies where necessary.
• The ability to clearly understand and express information and ideas using relevant methods and techniques.
• Continually seek to develop competencies to help improve and realise the potential of self and others with measurable benefits for individuals, the team/department, and the Company.
• The ability to demonstrate energy, drive, commitment, and dedication to achieving success for themselves and the Company.
• Adopts a proactive approach to their work, is resilient under pressure, maintains a clear vision, and possesses a strong results orientation.

About NUVIA UK

NUVIA est une branche de VINCI, plus grand groupe intégré de concessions et BTP du monde. NUVIA est plus particulièrement l'entité nucléaire du Groupe VINCI et est impliqué dans le cycle de vie tout entier des installations nucléaires, du New Build au démantèlement, en passant par la maintenance et l'exploitation.

NUVIA est en croissance constante, avec plus de 2700 salariés dans le monde. En moyenne, 100 hommes et femmes nous rejoignent chaque année. Maintenant, plus que jamais, nous recherchons de nouveaux talents pour soutenir la croissance du groupe.