Description
A leading consultancy is seeking a senior leader to drive the delivery and expansion of services across a portfolio of nationally significant major projects.
This is a unique opportunity to join a globally respected firm delivering complex, high-value programmes across transport, energy, defence, and infrastructure sectors.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping project outcomes and client relationships, with full accountability for time, cost, quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction across all lifecycle stages.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic direction and delivery leadership across major, multi-disciplinary projects
* Operate at programme and JV board level, representing the consultancy at the highest level
* Inspire and manage large cross-functional teams, embedding a high-performance culture
* Lead project execution from planning and design through to construction and handover
* Build and sustain senior client relationships, ensuring alignment with evolving programme goals
* Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and inclusive leadership across delivery
* Support talent development and succession planning within the organisation
Key Skills & Experience
* 20+ years’ experience leading complex engineering or infrastructure programmes
* Chartered professional (e.g. ICE, APM, RIBA) with demonstrable UK sector knowledge
* Strong background in development-phase leadership across advisory, partner, or design-led contracts
* Deep understanding of full project lifecycle delivery, including regulatory and stakeholder engagement
* Confident operating in politically sensitive and high-security environments
* Committed to health, safety, wellbeing, sustainability, and inclusive team development
* Eligible for UK National Security Vetting (CTC/SC clearance)
This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead some of the most ambitious programmes in the UK and beyond.
To apply or find out more information, please submit an updated CV.