Head of Delivery

Cornerstone; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Cornerstone in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior programme delivery professional to own end-to-end delivery of complex telecoms infrastructure projects. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, manage cross-functional teams, and report to executive stakeholders.

Join us to drive performance, manage P&L, and strengthen governance while delivering reliable, high-quality site access and services across the UK telecoms network.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level programme delivery experience within telecoms or regulated environments.
• Experience leading large, complex programmes with changing priorities.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with budget/forecasting ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own major programme delivery end-to-end with clear scope, milestones and outcomes.
• Turn strategy into action with robust programme plans translating priorities into delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams and build relationships across customers, suppliers, internal teams and executives.
• Provide concise updates and recommendations to executive stakeholders, including CEO/Board-level reporting.
• Own programme P&L, forecasting and cost control in collaboration with Finance and Commercial teams.
• Manage risks, actions, issues and dependencies to prevent delivery impact.
• Oversee resource forecasting, deployment and supplier performance.
• Drive a high-performance culture with regular performance reviews and continuous improvement.
• Deliver within contractual, regulatory, health, safety and information security requirements.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Delivery governance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Vision: To be the UK’s leading digital infrastructure partner, enabling a fully connected future Mission: Deliver reliable, high quality site access, infrastructure and services that support our customers’ evolving connectivity needs.

About us

For almost two decades, Cornerstone’s infrastructure has quietly supported the UK’s mobile networks. Whilst we continue to strengthen that foundation and extend its reach, we’re in an exciting period of acceleration and product development that will see us enable more connectivity and compute to more communities and industries across the UK.

Why this role matters

Our programmes sit at the heart of delivering for our customers and achieving our wider business ambitions.

You’ll have genuine end-to-end ownership, ensuring complex programmes are well planned, commercially sound and successfully delivered.

You’ll connect the dots between customer demand, operational delivery, commercial performance and governance, making sure teams remain focused on the outcomes that matter.

Beyond successful delivery today, you’ll also help shape what comes next, identifying opportunities to improve how we work, strengthen customer relationships and expand our portfolio over the longer term.

What you’ll do

• Own major programme delivery Take end-to-end accountability for multiple projects and programme workstreams, ensuring scope, milestones and business outcomes are delivered against agreed plans.
• Turn strategy into action Build and manage robust programme plans that translate strategic priorities and customer demand into clear, achievable delivery outcomes.
• Bring people together Lead cross-functional teams and build strong relationships across customers, suppliers, internal teams and senior leadership, creating alignment around shared goals.
• Influence at the highest level Provide clear, concise programme updates and recommendations to executive stakeholders, with exposure extending to CEO and Board-level reporting.
• Own commercial performance Take accountability for programme P&L, forecasting and cost control, working closely with Finance and Commercial teams to deliver against financial targets.
• Stay ahead of risk Own programme RAID management, identifying and resolving risks, actions, issues and dependencies before they impact delivery.
• Lead resources and suppliers Oversee resource forecasting, deployment and performance while holding suppliers and delivery partners accountable for their commitments.
• Drive performance and improvement Create a high-performance culture through clear objectives, constructive feedback, regular performance reviews and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.
• Deliver with confidence Ensure programmes operate within the right commercial, contractual, regulatory and compliance frameworks, including Health & Safety, Environmental, Business Continuity and Information Security requirements.

What you’ll bring

• Significant senior-level programme delivery experience, ideally within telecoms, infrastructure or another large-scale regulated environment.
• Experience leading large, complex programmes where priorities, stakeholders and requirements can change quickly.
• Telecommunications experience and an understanding of the commercial and operational drivers of complex delivery businesses.
• Experience working within a joint venture, or an organisation with complex shareholder and customer relationships.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience owning budgets, forecasting and ideally full programme P&L.
• A track record of influencing and building credibility with executive-level stakeholders, customers, suppliers and partners.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• The ability to cut through complexity, get to the heart of an issue and make confident, pragmatic decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex challenges into clear messages and realistic solutions.
• Strong analytical capability, including advanced numeracy and Excel skills.
• A high level of personal ownership and the confidence to operate autonomously while managing competing priorities.
• A continuous improvement mindset, always looking for better ways to deliver for customers and the business.

Why Join Us?

• Reward & Recognition: Competitive salary and an excellent bonus structure.
• Time to Recharge: 30 days’ annual leave.
• Long Term Security: Competitive pension scheme and life insurance
• Flexibility: Hybrid working to help you balance work and home life.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance including dental and optical cover.
• Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Electric Car scheme, and retail discounts.
• Community & Growth: A generous refer a friend scheme.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to our success. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. By embracing unique perspectives and experiences, we drive innovation and drive our organisation forward, therefore, we recognise the importance of welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We want to ensure everyone is able to present their best self throughout the recruitment process so if you require any adjustments, please let us know.