Senior Site Delivery & Infrastructure Manager

About the role

Manna is transforming suburban deliveries through autonomous aviation. We aim to make lightning-fast deliveries affordable, sustainable, and safe using our in-house designed and built drone technology. As we expand globally, we seek exceptional individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy tackling complex operational challenges.

What You'll Do

• Lead multiple site delivery projects from shortlist through to operational handover
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk registers
• Identify and resolve project blockers, dependencies, and critical path activities
• Provide clear reporting on project status, risks, costs, and launch readiness

Site Assessment & Lease Readiness

• Conduct detailed assessments of shortlisted locations for buildability and operational suitability
• Develop practical site layouts and infrastructure plans
• Identify access constraints, utility requirements, permitting needs, and landlord considerations
• Partner with Commercial and Legal teams to ensure lease agreements support operational delivery requirements

Infrastructure Delivery

• Manage all physical infrastructure works including utilities, electrical, communications, lighting, fencing, security systems, and containerised infrastructure
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, consultants, and owner’s representatives
• Develop scopes of work, evaluate quotations, and manage contractor performance
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and final handover activities

Utilities, Permits & Regulatory Coordination

• Own the delivery of utility connections including power and communications
• Coordinate with local authorities, utility providers, and inspection bodies
• Track permit applications, approvals, and compliance requirements through to completion
• Manage critical-path infrastructure dependencies to avoid launch delays

Logistics & Operational Readiness

• Coordinate equipment deliveries, storage arrangements, staging locations, and inventory allocation
• Ensure infrastructure, tools, parts, and operational equipment arrive on schedule
• Develop temporary infrastructure solutions when required to support launch timelines
• Support transition from project delivery into live operations

Cost Management & Standardisation

• Maintain accurate site delivery budgets and cost forecasts
• Track contractor spend, utility connection costs, logistics costs, and infrastructure investments
• Work closely with Finance to manage approvals, invoicing, and budget controls
• Develop repeatable delivery standards, templates, site packs, and handover documentation to improve scalability

Required Experience

• Significant experience delivering physical infrastructure or site rollout projects
• Experience in sectors such as telecommunications, EV charging, retail rollout, logistics, industrial facilities, construction, utilities, or similar infrastructure environments
• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects with external stakeholders
• Experience working with landlords, utility providers, local authorities, contractors, and consultants
• Strong contractor management and supplier oversight experience
• Experience managing project budgets, quotations, change control, and delivery schedules
• Full clean driver's licence
• Willingness to travel regularly to support site delivery activities

Preferred Experience

• Experience standardising repeatable site delivery processes and templates
• Experience delivering outdoor infrastructure or safety-critical facilities
• Experience with utility connections, EV charging infrastructure, telecom compounds, or containerised infrastructure
• Experience working across multiple countries or international project environments
• Experience with logistics, freight forwarding, customs processes, or equipment deployment

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Practical and hands-on approach to problem solving
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent contractor and supplier management skills
• Ability to assess sites and quickly identify critical delivery risks
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Able to balance schedule, cost, quality, safety, and operational requirements
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Why Join Manna?

• Be part of one of the world's most advanced drone delivery operations
• Play a key role in launching and scaling operations globally
• Work with cutting-edge autonomous aviation technology
• Join a fast-growing company shaping the future of logistics
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career growth opportunities within an expanding international business
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Manna is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Manna is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.