Interim Senior Major Projects Programme Lead

Baltimore Consulting Limited; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting Limited is seeking a Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim) for a 9-month contract starting September 2026. The role is based in the West Midlands with hybrid working (3 days on site) and pays up to £900 per day, Inside IR35 via umbrella.

You will lead a portfolio of regeneration, transport investment and place-making projects, delivering tangible community outcomes. You will oversee governance, reporting and procurement, ensuring alignment across regeneration,

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading major regeneration or infrastructure programmes.
• Experience working in complex local government or public sector environments.
• Strong governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement expertise.
• Experience procuring and managing consultants and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operational Readiness Programme for Metro Phase 2 and Dudley Interchange.
• Create a single integrated programme across regeneration, infrastructure and place-based initiatives.
• Establish robust governance, programme reporting, risk management frameworks and executive dashboards.
• Build partnerships with regional stakeholders, investors, transport partners and senior leaders to maximise regeneration opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement

Job description

Baltimore Consulting Limited is seeking a Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim) for a 9-month contract starting September 2026. The role is based in the West Midlands with hybrid working (3 days on site) and pays up to £900 per day, Inside IR35 via umbrella.

You will lead a portfolio of regeneration, transport investment and place-making projects, delivering tangible community outcomes. You will oversee governance, reporting and procurement, ensuring alignment across regeneration,