Infrastructure Programme Lead - Commercial Delivery

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 54,495 - 56,288; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Excellent pension

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking an experienced programme/ project leader to develop, manage and deliver a portfolio of infrastructure projects across Salford and Greater Manchester. You’ll act as an informed client, guiding technical teams, consultants and contractors from funding and development through to delivery.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, budget management, stakeholder engagement and the ability to build relationships with TfGM, developers and partners.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• Significant experience in infrastructure, regeneration or capital project delivery.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, contracts and programme delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness, including procurement and contract management.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, statutory bodies and partner organisations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior decision-makers.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of managing or supporting others within project or programme teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and programme management of infrastructure and highway projects.
• Support the development of business cases, funding bids and investment opportunities.
• Manage programme budgets, forecasting, governance and risk.
• Commission and oversee the design and delivery of infrastructure schemes.
• Develop commercial, procurement and contract management strategies.
• Build effective relationships with TfGM, developers, contractors and other key stakeholders.
• Support programme governance, performance reporting and continuous improvement.
• Work with elected members, senior leaders and partner organisations to help deliver the city’s infrastructure priorities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Project/delivery experience

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Salford City Council is seeking an experienced programme/ project leader to develop, manage and deliver a portfolio of infrastructure projects across Salford and Greater Manchester. You’ll act as an informed client, guiding technical teams, consultants and contractors from funding and development through to delivery.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, budget management, stakeholder engagement and the ability to build relationships with TfGM, developers and partners.