At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery of renewable energy projects and ensure safe, efficient execution.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive contract pay, professional development, and impactful work in renewable energy.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a high-visibility environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the renewable energy sector while leading innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management; leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Overview: The Head of Delivery is accountable for the execution of all capital delivery works across the Bristol Heat Network (BHN) portfolio of projects, ensuring that new infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project governance, asset standards, and operational requirements. The role oversees the full lifecycle of BHN’s construction programme — from pre-construction planning through to practical completion and operational handover. This includes managing a team of Area Project Managers and functional leads, coordinating multiple workstreams, and ensuring that interfaces with design, operations, commercial, and asset management are actively managed throughout.
Responsibilities
- To Deliver Capital Works Safely and Effectively
- To Maintain Governance, Assurance and Reporting Discipline
- To Enable Operational Readiness and Long-Term Performance
This is a leadership role with high visibility across our client’s business, and with external partners. It requires strong capabilities in project delivery and cross-functional coordination, and a disciplined approach to governance and escalation.
Duties
- Capital Delivery Oversight
- Project Governance and Assurance
- Interface and Integration Management
- Team and Contractor Leadership
- Financial Oversight and Procurement Support
- Quality and Document Control
Knowledge and Skills
- Extensive experience in delivering infrastructure or utility capital projects
- Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations, NEC/JCT contract forms, and Principal Designer / Principal Contractor duties
- Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary delivery teams across concurrent project sites
- Skilled in project governance, programme control, cost management, and contract administration
- Experience with district heating, low-temperature heat networks, or energy centre construction
- Familiarity with Quality Management, Document Control and Project Scheduling
- Understanding of pressure systems, electrical integration, or mechanical commissioning (pre-heating networks, pipework flushing, etc)
- Structured and delivery-focused, with the ability to lead teams through complex, high-stakes projects
- Strong leadership presence — capable of directing internal teams and holding contractors to account
- Attention to governance, documentation, and traceability
- Calm under pressure and decisive in escalating risk or change
- Focused on whole-life outcomes — not just project completion
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent) in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management
- SMSTS qualification and current CDM training (or willingness to attain within 6 months)
- IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or willingness to attain within 6 months)
Desirable Qualifications
- Chartered status with ICE, CIOB, APM, or similar
- PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or NEC Contract Manager accreditation
- Temporary Works Coordinator, First Aid, or other relevant delivery qualifications
Experience
- Significant leadership of capital delivery teams, contractor oversight, and client-side programme control
- Evidence of managing multi-site infrastructure programmes, stakeholder relationships, and governance reporting
- Direct responsibility for construction safety, quality control, cost performance, and site readiness
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Project Management and Management
Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Utilities
Head of Delivery employer: Gi
As a leading player in the renewable energy sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Bristol, where innovation meets sustainability. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team is equipped to tackle complex projects effectively. With a strong commitment to safety and governance, we provide a dynamic platform for professionals to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant city known for its commitment to green initiatives.
