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Interim Head of Major Projects, maidstone
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Client:
Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment
Location:
maidstone, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
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Job Description:
Interim Head of Major Projects
Location: Kent (Hybrid – 2–3 days/week on-site)
We’re supporting a major infrastructure organisation to appoint an Interim Head of Major Projects to lead two large-scale reservoir developments delivered under a Direct Procurement model.
This is a senior-level contract opportunity requiring someone who can hit the ground running, bringing proven experience in delivering complex infrastructure programmes and navigating highly regulated, multi-stakeholder environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the delivery of two major capital infrastructure schemes valued at £360m and £250m
* Build and maintain relationships with regulators, delivery partners, legal teams, and investors
* Navigate gated governance processes and lead DPC tender activities
* Lead project teams across internal staff and external advisors
* Own and chair governance structures, reporting into senior leadership
* Manage commercial and contractual risk and financial performance
* Champion innovation in procurement and delivery approaches
* Deep knowledge of PFI, DPC, or similar alternative infrastructure delivery models
* Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with regulators
* Experience operating at senior leadership level in complex, regulated environments
* Commercially astute with experience managing high-value contracts
* Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
This role suits a proven infrastructure leader who can step into an existing programme and provide clarity, pace, and assurance from day one.
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