Hybrid City Region Infrastructure Leader

Department for Transport Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Staff discount portal

Job summary

Department for Transport seeks a Head of City Region Infrastructure Delivery to provide strategic leadership and delivery assurance for major transport investment across England's city regions. You will oversee large programmes, work with Mayoral Authorities and local partners, and help maximise public investment.

This permanent, full-time role offers a generous civil service pension, flexible working options, and career development opportunities within a fast-paced government environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading oversight, sponsorship or assurance of complex infrastructure projects, programmes or portfolios, with ability to identify and manage delivery risk.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including engagement with Ministers and senior officials.

Responsibilities

• Lead DfT's oversight and sponsorship of assigned city region infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Build relationships and influence Mayoral Strategic Authorities, delivery partners and colleagues across government.
• Lead proportionate oversight of projects and portfolios; develop delivery capability and governance.

Job description

Department for Transport seeks a Head of City Region Infrastructure Delivery to provide strategic leadership and delivery assurance for major transport investment across England's city regions. You will oversee large programmes, work with Mayoral Authorities and local partners, and help maximise public investment.

This permanent, full-time role offers a generous civil service pension, flexible working options, and career development opportunities within a fast-paced government environment.