Head of Capital Delivery (Major Infrastructure)
Location: Coventry/Birmingham (hybrid)
Contract: Interim (Until 2027)
Rate: Open & highly competitive (DOE)
A rare opportunity for a senior infrastructure leader to take ownership of a multi-billion-pound capital delivery portfolio within a major, asset‑intensive organisation delivering nationally significant infrastructure.
This role is ideally suited to individuals currently operating at Programme Director / Head of Delivery level within environments such as HS2, nuclear, or other large‑scale regulated infrastructure programmes.
The Opportunity
You will be accountable for the successful delivery of a c.£2bn capital programme, spanning ~500 live sites and leading a function of 150+ staff, supported by an established Tier 1 supply chain.
Operating at executive level, this role requires someone who has led complex, high‑value programmes in highly regulated environments, with a strong grasp of delivery, risk, and stakeholder management at scale.
You will play a key role in shaping delivery strategy, improving performance, and embedding best practice across a large and evolving programme.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of a major capital infrastructure portfolio
Provide strategic leadership across programme delivery, safety, commercial and operational performance
Manage and develop a large, multi‑disciplinary team and Tier 1 supply chain
Drive improvements in programme certainty, risk management and delivery efficiency
Collaborate with senior leaders across engineering, commercial and operational functions
Embed a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement
Influence and engage executive stakeholders and partners across the programme
About You
We are seeking a credible, senior leader with experience delivering at scale in complex infrastructure environments.
You are likely to come from:
HS2 / major rail programmes
Nuclear (new build, decommissioning, or defence)
Major utilities or regulated infrastructure
Or other £bn+ capital programme environments
You will bring:
Proven experience leading large‑scale capital delivery programmes (£bn level)
Background within Tier 1 contractors, major consultancies or client‑side delivery organisations
Strong experience within Design & Build (D&B) environments
A track record of delivering in highly regulated, safety‑critical industries
Alongside this, you will demonstrate:
Strong executive‑level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery oversight
Experience managing large teams, supply chains and complex delivery interfaces
A focus on safety, risk management and programme certainty
Chartered status (or equivalent) is preferred.
Why This Role?
Lead a £2bn+ infrastructure portfolio with real national impact
Step into a visible, executive‑level leadership role
Shape delivery across a complex, high‑profile programme
Long‑term opportunity with continuity beyond initial contract
Highly competitive, open rate to attract top‑tier candidates
Additional Information
This is an interim leadership role supporting a long‑term structure, with an expected transition into a permanent appointment. A structured handover period will ensure continuity and stability.
If you're currently leading delivery on HS2, nuclear, or similarly complex infrastructure programmes and are looking for your next strategic leadership move - this role offers both scale and influence
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