Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead

Baltimore Consulting Limited; Dudley; On-site; 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

Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim)
9 Month Contract | September 2026 Start
Up to £900 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
West Midlands
Hybrid Working (3 days on site)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim) to take the lead on a once-in-a-generation programme of regeneration, transport investment and place-making. Reporting directly to the Director of Growth & Place, you will provide senior programme leadership across a portfolio of high-profile projects that will transform communities, drive economic growth and create long-term investment opportunities.

You will be at the centre of a complex and fast-moving agenda, ensuring major infrastructure investments are translated into tangible outcomes. With key transport milestones approaching and ambitious regeneration plans underway, this is a highly visible assignment where your leadership, influence and delivery expertise will have an immediate impact.

Your Role as Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim):

Lead the Operational Readiness Programme for Metro Phase 2 and Dudley Interchange, driving successful delivery against critical milestones

• Create a single integrated programme across regeneration, infrastructure and place-based initiatives, ensuring alignment and accountability
• Establish robust governance, programme reporting, risk management frameworks and executive dashboards
• Act as client lead for the Dudley Ecosystem Masterplan, overseeing procurement, mobilisation and consultant management
• Build strong partnerships with regional stakeholders, investors, transport partners and senior leaders to maximise regeneration opportunities

Your previous experience as a Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim):

• Proven track record leading large-scale regeneration, infrastructure or economic development programmes
• Significant experience operating within complex local government or public sector environments
• Strong background in programme governance, assurance, risk management and stakeholder engagement
• Experience procuring and managing consultants, professional advisers and multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work successfully with elected Members, senior leadership teams and strategic partners

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the recruitment process