Job Details

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Head of Capital Delivery (Major Infrastructure)
Location: Coventry/Birmingham (hybrid)
Contract: Interim (Until 2027)
Rate: Open andamp; 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.andpound;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
andmiddot;Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major capital infrastructure portfolio
andmiddot;Provide strategic leadership across programme delivery, safety, commercial and operational performance
andmiddot;Manage and develop a large, multi-disciplinary team and Tier 1 supply chain
andmiddot;Drive improvements in programme certainty, risk management and delivery efficiency
andmiddot;Collaborate with senior leaders across engineering, commercial and operational functions
andmiddot;Embed a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement
andmiddot;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:
andmiddot;HS2 / major rail programmes
andmiddot;Nuclear (new build, decommissioning, or defence)
andmiddot;Major utilities or regulated infrastructure
andmiddot;Or other andpound;bn+ capital programme environments
You will bring:
andmiddot;Proven experience leading large-scale capital delivery programmes (andpound;bn level)
andmiddot;Background within Tier 1 contractors, major consultancies or client-side delivery organisations
andmiddot;Strong experience within Design andamp; Build (Dandamp;B) environments
andmiddot;A track record of delivering in highly regulated, safety-critical industries
Alongside this, you will demonstrate:
andmiddot;Strong executive-level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
andmiddot;The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery oversight
andmiddot;Experience managing large teams, supply chains and complex delivery interfaces
andmiddot;A focus on safety, risk management and programme certainty
Chartered status (or equivalent) is preferred.

Why This Role?
andmiddot;Lead a andpound;2bn+ infrastructure portfolio with real national impact
andmiddot;Step into a visible, executive-level leadership role
andmiddot;Shape delivery across a complex, high-profile programme
andmiddot;Long-term opportunity with continuity beyond initial contract
andmiddot;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.