About the role
If you are motivated by delivering large-scale civil engineering programmes that will have a positive impact on the economic growth of the UK, supported by a large, diverse team focussed on developing capability and future talent, this is your next opportunity!
As Head of Scheme Delivery for the Yorkshire and North East region, you will play a pivotal role in one of our largest geographical areas, with responsibility for a budget of circa £200 million and a complex multidisciplinary supply chain. You will lead on the design and construction of our regional capital investment programmes in line with delivering an excellent customer experience, quality, budgets and operational key performance indicators. You will also contribute to ongoing development of commercial and strategic imperatives for the region, ensuring we continue to deliver high quality services that meet business and customer expectations.
Passionate about driving improvement, you will be influential in supporting capability development and growing future talent as part of our aim to be a centre of excellence in programme and project management.
You will be a key member of a regional leadership team, setting the vision for the region and ensuring its continued high performance, embodying the right cultural approach.
Responsibilities
* Being part of the regional leadership team, ensuring attainment of key performance indicators, creating a strong culture and inspiring colleagues in the region.
* Lead the detailed design and construction of a portfolio of highway capital investment schemes, ensuring they meet intended outcomes, customer service levels, and health and safety standards.
* Positive engagement with internal and external regional stakeholders to communicate design requirements and optimise resource management.
* Oversee contracts with multiple suppliers, ensuring optimised delivery through engagement and a collaborative framework.
* Ongoing review of programme design and delivery capabilities, identifying improvements and delivering tangible benefits in line with agreed targets.
* Engage, inspire and manage a diverse team across organisational boundaries, fostering a high‑performance, people‑first culture that recognises and develops talent.
About you
* Proven programme/project management background, ideally with a recognised qualification (e.g., APM).
* Demonstrable evidence of managing delivery of high value capital investment programme portfolios and associated budgets/resource plans.
* The ability to lead, engage and inspire diverse teams towards a shared vision and ways of working.
* Effective stakeholder management skills, including the ability to develop strong supplier relationships.
* An excellent understanding of financial, commercial and contractual principles, with the ability to apply these to manage and influence performance.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Security Clearance.
External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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