At Sureserve Energy Services UK, excellence is not just an expectation; it's our standard. We are at the forefront of providing stellar asset and energy services across the UK. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to elevate the quality of life in the communities we serve by innovating and improving the spaces where people reside, work, and gather.
We are looking for a Contract Delivery Manager in Woking to spearhead our installation projects. This role will see you will be the driving force behind our on-site success, managing diverse teams across a wide geographical area. You will balance client requirements, safety standards, and business objectives to ensure we deliver a "right first time," customer-focused service at scale.
As our Contract Delivery Manager, you will take full ownership of our installation lifecycle from onboarding talent to the final compliance sign-off.
Manage, mentor, and coordinate our employed internal installers day-to-day. You’ll oversee performance reviews to drive excellent service, productivity, and scheduled project timelines.
Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, training, and equipping of our labour force. You will also manage external supply chain partners through monthly KPI and performance reviews.
Conduct pre-, mid-, and post-installation site inspections and audits. You will ensure all work meets strict regulatory specifications, safety standards, and documentation timelines.
Act as the go-to technical and logistical problem solver, swiftly resolving on-site issues, managing material budgets/cost savings, and collaborating with procurement to streamline deliveries.
Partner closely with our Woking office to align site activities with broader business goals. You will attend client meetings, offer technical guidance, and take proactive ownership of customer complaints to ensure a swift, satisfactory resolution.
Ensure all teams (internal and external) update crucial IT systems accurately and on time.
A wealth of people management experience across varied roles, with a track record of driving performance in multi-disciplinary teams across a large geography.
Solid project management experience with a deep understanding of technical delivery (including survey, design, compliance, and installation).
Exceptional communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels, alongside strong negotiation tactics.
The ability to think clearly, quickly, and decisively under pressure to resolve technical or logistical roadblocks.
Sound working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, with the ability to confidently interpret and explain risk assessments and method statements.
Proficient in MS Office packages with the ability to analyze data reports and use insights to optimize team performance.
A full UK driving license is required for site visits and client meetings.
A genuine passion for scaling operations responsibly while maintaining a culture of growth, quality, and sustainability.
Previous experience or knowledge of working with funded schemes is highly desirable
What we offer:
£45,000 to £50,000
Company van and fuel card (business use)
29 days annual leave (includes statutory bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure).
Employer-contributed pension scheme
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave, Flexible Benefits (Bike to Work, Health Shield care plan), and Employee Assistance Program.
Sureserve is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best, please contact SESUKHR @sureserve.co.uk
All successful candidates will be subject to our employment eligibility, right to work, and criminal reference checks before starting work with us.

Sureserve aim to be the trusted partner of choice to the social housing and related public sector in delivering essential and affordable heating, energy savings, and compliance solutions, playing a key and progressive role in decarbonisation, always delivering for customers, employees, residents and the environment with safety, integrity and respect at the forefront of everything we do.
The Group was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Dartford. It currently employs over 3,000 staff from over 30 offices, with exciting opportunities available all across the UK.
If you want to join a progressive business and work with amazing people and projects, take a look at our opportunities here: https://careers.sureservegroup.co.uk
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