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The Vacancy
Long-term programmes. Real project ownership. Career growth you can see.
WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for a
Delivery Manager to join our
Projects team on a
permanent, full-time basis, working
37.5 hours per week. This role will be based in
Glasgow, with travel to project sites as required.
Please note we will be relocating to Stepps within six months.
Reporting to the
Projects Director, you will lead the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of a portfolio of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (
MEICA) projects across water and industrial infrastructure.
You’ll lead and develop Project Managers and Engineers, taking ownership of delivery performance from enquiry, estimating and design through to installation, commissioning and handover. Working closely with our in-house specialists, you’ll bring teams together, resolve challenges and ensure projects deliver on our commitments to clients.
WGM Engineering is experiencing significant growth across the UK, delivering critical infrastructure projects across the water, utilities and infrastructure sectors. As part of RSK Group, we combine the scale and support of a wider group with the practical, hands-on approach of a specialist engineering delivery business.
Our teams work with major clients across regulated environments, supporting safe, sustainable and high-quality project delivery. We are focused on building long-term capability, strengthening our teams and creating opportunities for people to build meaningful careers.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead a portfolio of MEICA projects, ensuring delivery against agreed safety, programme, cost, quality and client requirements.
Provide visible leadership on health, safety, wellbeing and environmental performance, ensuring effective controls and high standards across project teams.Lead, coach and develop Project Managers and Engineers, setting clear expectations, reviewing performance and supporting their progression.Oversee project budgets, financial forecasts and agreed margins, working with commercial colleagues to manage contractual obligations, change and financial risk.Ensure project programmes are realistic and properly resourced, identifying dependencies and intervening early to address delays or performance concerns.Work closely with Technical & Design, commercial, procurement, site and commissioning teams to coordinate delivery throughout the project lifecycle.Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners, acting as a senior point of contact for escalated delivery issues.Maintain effective governance, risk management and change control, providing clear portfolio reporting to the Projects Director.Promote off-site engineering, Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), modular construction and digital tools to improve efficiency, quality and sustainability.Contribute delivery expertise to enquiries, estimates and future opportunities, helping shape achievable programmes and commitments.
What You’ll Bring:
- Demonstrable experience leading medium to large engineering or construction projects, including responsibility for multiple projects or a portfolio.
- A mechanical, electrical or civil engineering background, with a strong understanding of multidisciplinary delivery and the integration of MEICA activities.
- Experience leading and developing Project Managers, Engineers or multidisciplinary delivery teams.
- Strong financial and commercial understanding, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and managing changes to project scope.
A practical understanding of project planning, governance, risk management and contractual requirements.A visible commitment to health, safety, wellbeing and quality, with the confidence to challenge practices and address concerns.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build client relationships, align teams and resolve complex delivery issues.Confidence using project information and performance data to make decisions and drive improvement.A valid UK driving licence.
Experience delivering water or wastewater projects, knowledge of NEC contracts, and exposure to off-site engineering, DfMA or modular construction would be advantageous but not essential.
Salary And Benefits
We are offering a salary from £75k, plus £5k Car allowance 7 Benefits. Full Salary banding available on request. The salary offered will reflect the skills and experience demonstrated for this role.
At WGM, We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Designed To Support Our People Both Inside And Outside Of Work. This Includes:
- 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service
- Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%
- Life assurance scheme that pays 3 x salary
- Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes
- Flexible benefits programme, including health cash plan and discounted gym membership
- Remote and hybrid working options, subject to role requirements
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period
- Employee discount programme
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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WGM and RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than PSL agencies.
About Us
Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.
We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.
WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently ex
plore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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