Capital Programme Delivery Lead (Civil Engineering)

Highways England; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Programme Delivery Manager to lead a portfolio of civil engineering projects in the Yorkshire and North East region, based from the Darlington office.

You will drive delivery from detailed design to service, manage budgets and performance, and provide line management for Project Managers, ensuring objectives and development plans are met while upholding safety standards and customer-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified in an engineering discipline or extensive experience delivering civil engineering projects and programmes.
• Up to date knowledge of CDM and health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of Highways Construction & Maintenance practices.
• Experience in supplier and contract management.
• Extensive experience delivering high-value capital investment programmes and project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a portfolio of projects within the Region’s in-year capital programme, from detailed design to introduction into service.
• Ensure all projects in scope are delivered within agreed parameters for quality, cost and time, meeting outcomes, customer service levels, quality and health and safety standards.
• Manage and report capital expenditure budgets for all projects in scope, ensuring effective financial practices.
• Identify and deliver efficiencies, implementing changes in own area of responsibility.
• Deliver leadership and oversight of supplier performance to meet standards and manage risks and issues.

Education

Engineering discipline qualification or extensive delivery experience

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Programme Delivery Manager to lead a portfolio of civil engineering projects in the Yorkshire and North East region, based from the Darlington office.

You will drive delivery from detailed design to service, manage budgets and performance, and provide line management for Project Managers, ensuring objectives and development plans are met while upholding safety standards and customer-focused outcomes.