Regional Programme Delivery Lead

National Highways; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Programme Delivery Manager to lead a portfolio of projects in the Region’s in-year capital programme, from detailed design through to service delivery. Based in Darlington, you will guide cross-functional teams, ensure delivery against outcomes, budgets, timescales, and customer standards.

You will manage project performance and budgets, drive efficiencies, and provide direction and development for Project Managers, with a focus on safety, quality and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Qualification in engineering or extensive civil delivery experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of CDM and health and safety.
• Knowledge of highways construction and maintenance practices.
• Experience in supplier and contract management.
• Experience delivering high-value capital investment programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a portfolio of projects within the Region’s in-year capital programme, from detailed design to introduction into service.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed parameters for quality, cost and time, meeting intended outcomes and standards.
• Lead management of capital expenditure budgets for all projects in scope, ensuring effective financial practices.
• Proactively contribute to identify and deliver efficiencies and changes in own area of responsibility.
• Deliver leadership and oversight of supplier performance, managing risks and issues with minimal impact on delivery.

Skills

Project portfolio management

Contract management

Health & safety

Civil engineering delivery

Stakeholder leadership

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CDM regulations

Highways construction knowledge

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Programme Delivery Manager to lead a portfolio of projects in the Region’s in-year capital programme, from detailed design through to service delivery. Based in Darlington, you will guide cross-functional teams, ensure delivery against outcomes, budgets, timescales, and customer standards.

You will manage project performance and budgets, drive efficiencies, and provide direction and development for Project Managers, with a focus on safety, quality and stakeholder