Senior Delivery Manager

Senior Delivery Manager

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th July 2026

📍 Location: Southampton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £44,241 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Fixed Term: 6 months with potential of extension and/ or permanency – Full-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager. This role works within the Major Programme Team who deliver major contracts, projects, and programmes on behalf of His Majesty's Coastguard (HMCG).  HM Coastguard has responsibility for the six internationally recognized functions of, Maritime Search and Rescue, Pollution Response, Vessel Traffic Monitoring, Maritime Safety, Maritime Security and Accident and Disaster Response.

As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of effective and efficient Project and Programme management processes.  Leading on projects to ensure successful delivery on time, to budget and delivering the anticipated benefits.

Top Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of projects and programme workstreams through all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Developing and managing project plans, requirements, documentation, and governance approvals.
• Producing and maintaining business cases to support project delivery and decision-making.
• Managing procurement activity and supplier contracts to achieve project outcomes.
• Overseeing supplier performance and delivery against agreed milestones, budgets, and objectives.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Experience in the delivery of infrastructure projects/programmes.
• Experience of large projects/programmes
• Experience of working with external advisors supporting service delivery projects.
• Ability to manage and work in a team to deliver results.
• Experience of managing a service delivery contract.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply at CS Jobs using the link provided.

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Thursday 30th July 2026