Head of Delivery - Sustainable Transport

Head of Delivery - Sustainable Transport

Our client is seeking a strategic leader to step into the pivotal role of Head of Delivery for Sustainable Transport. As Head of Delivery, you will be responsible for spearheading and managing the detailed design and construction of a groundbreaking multi-modal road investment program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of all projects, meeting predefined scope, timelines, and financial targets
• Lead a dynamic, multi-agency team overseeing the development and construction of major road infrastructure projects, with an annual spend responsibility of approximately £40 million
• Forge and sustain collaborative relationships with colleagues, local authorities, funding bodies, and diverse stakeholders to align projects with the relevant requirements
• Provide technical leadership, steering the supply chain, and championing innovative procurement and commercial strategies for cost-effective project delivery
• Direct the activities and performance of consultants, professional service providers, and contractors, ensuring efficient, timely, and cost-effective progress
• Lead the preparation and delivery of comprehensive reports for senior management, elected members, committees, and the Local Cabinet
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and elected members to champion Roads projects within local communities.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in delivering large-scale, technically intricate engineering projects
• Senior line management expertise
• Extensive experience in commissioning technical services through strategic procurement
• Proficient in managing Local Authority powers and processes.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated and thorough working knowledge of NEC4 and NEC3 contract options

Benefits:

• Salary £71,855 to £77,030
• Hybrid, flexible and agile working
• Competitive pension
• Competitive annual leave
• Senior, strategic, high-impact role

Apply Today

For more information please send your CV to nstoate@venngroup.com with the subject line “Head of Delivery - Sustainable Transport”.

Alternatively, please contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group for a confidential discussion on 07703 832834

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to receive more information.

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.