Head of Delivery

5 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Combined Authority Full time

Job Introduction If you want to lead a major infrastructure project and have a track record in managing the delivery of major complex highway schemes in multi-partner environments, then this may be the perfect role for you.

We are looking for Head of Delivery to be accountable for leading and managing design, mobilisation and construction of major highway schemes in the region, covering highways, bus, interchange, and/or active travel. This is a critical role for the organisation as we go through an exciting period of change, establishing a multi-modal Delivery Directorate and strive to be a best-in-class delivery authority.

You will be a technical and delivery expert, shaping and overseeing design activities, overseeing large construction contracts and working across the construction supply chain to ensure delivery certainty. You will also have a track record in building and maintaining strong stakeholder and partnership relationships to foster a one team mindset in delivery. This is a highly challenging and demanding role, requiring a strong technical leader able to work at formidable pace to drive projects forward in complex stakeholder environment whilst managing multiple competing technical workstreams.

This role will be integral to supporting Transport for West Midlands’ delivery of multiple sustainable transport projects across the region. Sustainable Transport investment in highways forms a major part of Transport for West Midlands £2.2Bn capital programme and you will be responsible for an estimated annual spend of c. £60m.

**What will you be doing?**
- Lead a multi-agency team, overseeing detailed development and construction activities of major highway infrastructure projects, covering bus priority, active travel and interchanges.
- Establish, build and maintain collaborative relationships with West Midlands Combined Authority colleagues, relevant local authorities, funding bodies and other stakeholders.
- Manage and direct the activities and performance of consultants, professional services suppliers and contractors.
- Provide technical leadership of the development, management and utilisation of major construction contracts.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of reports for senior management, elected members, West Midlands Combined Authority committees, programme boards and Local Cabinet.
- Manage budgets and ensure that financial administration, monitoring and reporting is of the highest standard.
- Manage direct reports.

**About you.**
- Experience of developing, managing and delivering large scale, multi-faceted and technically complex engineering projects, preferably within a public context
- Demonstrable experience in managing challenging stakeholders and partners both internally and externally.
- Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and influence senior stakeholders across a large, complex organisation.
- Significant experience of cogent report writing and briefing to senior executives
- Senior line management experience.
- Extensive experience of commissioning technical services through the procurement and management of the supply chain
- Knowledge and experience of managing Local Authority powers and processes.
- Previous experience of working in a sensitive political environment
- A strong understanding of safety requirements and experience of managing projects in a safety critical environment.
- Have a well-grounded knowledge of project costs and be able to benchmark against good practice.
- Demonstrable and thorough working knowledge of NEC4 and NEC3 contract options.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.

**Hybrid working, location and working pattern.**We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 3 days a week spent in the office.

**Creating an inclusive workplace.**We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants

  • Head of Delivery

    2 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Head of Delivery Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 Location: West Midlands (Hybrid – 2 days a week in the office) Project Management / Change Management / Leadership / SDLC / Microsoft Dynamics 365 Xpertise are excited to be working with a well-respected and award-winning client of ours to help source them a Head of Delivery to join their...

  • Head of Offender Management Delivery

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    Salary - £40,604 - £45,500 Number of jobs available - 1 Detail of reserve list - 12 Months Region - West Midlands City/Town - Birmingham Building/Site - HMP BIRMINGHAM - SINGLE PORTIONS WORKSHOP (527) BIRMINGHAM, B18 4AS Grade - Other Organisation Grade for HMPPS - NPS Pay Band 5 National Post Type - Permanent Working Pattern - Full Time Role...

  • Head of Adoption

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Bridge of Hope Full time

    This role will be office working 3 days per week and then other 2 days can be remote. This is a Head of Service role with line management responsibility for 5 team managers responsible for adoption support, permanency, and special guardianship and you will report to the Head of Children in our Care and Care Leavers. **Overview**: - Oversee Locality...

  • Head of Training Delivery

    6 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Bolt Full time

    Job Title: Head of Delivery Location: Birmingham Office Hours: 37.5 per week Report to: Director of Education Do you have a passion for education and leadership? Are you experienced in a commercial educational setting with a background in line management? If yes, we have a thrilling opportunity for you at Netcom Training. We're seeking an experienced...

  • Head of Service Delivery

    5 days ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Sense Full time

    About Sense and This RoleSense is a company that delivers user-facing services across an organization. We are looking for a skilled professional to lead our technology services team. As the Head of Service Delivery, you will be responsible for driving reliability and efficiency from technology and data services.The role involves managing the point of contact...

  • Head of Service Delivery

    1 month ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Sense Full time

    About the RoleSense is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead its technology services team. As the Head of Service Delivery, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and trustworthy services to our users. This role requires a strong understanding of IT service management principles and experience in...

  • Head of Delivery

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Storm Associates Full time

    **Head Of Commercial Solar Delivery** **Package: £70K Per year, Company vehicle, Bonus, Wellbeing Package** **Location: Midlands, Devon, Bristol** Our client is a specialist in the installation of solar PV for commercial real estate. This client is a specialist in commercial solar, providing renewable energy, energy efficiency, storage and electric...

  • Head of Adults Commissioning

    7 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Bridge of Hope Full time

    Our client is looking for an experienced Head of/Assistant Director of Adults Commissioning to join them on an interim basis for the next six months initially. Please see below for further details, - Provide a leading role in supporting the development and implementation of strategic and tactical/operational commissioning arrangements - Support innovative...

  • Head of Housing and Support Services

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom YMCA Heart of England Full time

    YMCA Heart of England is a leading provider of social housing and support services, seeking an experienced professional to lead our Housing and Support Services team.About the Head of Housing and Support Services roleAs Head of Housing and Support Services, you will be responsible for assessing and monitoring performance and quality improvement targets for...

  • Head of Function Operational

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Head of Function Operational - HMP Birmingham - 77508** **£44,332 - £53,201** **Birmingham**: Job holders must complete specific training in their specialism once they take up post. If Operational: - Must be successfully accredited by passing the Head of Function Assessment Centre (HFAC), or prior to 2016 be accredited as an Operational Manager (or in...

  • Head of Delivery

    2 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom HS2 Full time

    Job DescriptionExternal Advertising Template Location Birmingham Salary Base salary: £84300 to c.£105400 depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website.HS2...

  • Head of Education, Skills, and Work

    6 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Head of Education, Skills, and Work - HMP Birmingham - 77408** **£44,332 - £53,201** **Birmingham**: **Background to the Role**: The reoffending rate has remained broadly static at around 29% since 2010. Reoffending is costing society approximately £18bn per year and almost half of all prisoners reoffend within 12 months of release. The Prisons...

  • 8b- Head of Programme Delivery

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT Full time

    Closing date for applications will be 29thAugust. Potential candidates can request an initial, informal conversation prior to application with Priya Sharma, current Head of Programme Delivery and Assurance priyasharma@nhs.net Shortlisting will take place week commencing September 4th and successful candidates will then have an opportunity for a conversation...

  • Head of Programme Delivery

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Tarmac Full time

    At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. We are currently seeking a visionary Head of Programme Delivery to lead our ambitious digitalisation and...

  • Head of Offender Management Delivery

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 358251**Salary**: - £40,604 - £45,500- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Other- NPS Pay Band 5 National**Contract type**: - Permanent**Type of role**: - Operational Delivery**Working pattern**: - Full-time**Number of jobs available**: - 1Contents Location About...

  • Academic Engagement Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Ltd Full time

    Head Resourcing Ltd is seeking an experienced Engagement Manager/Senior Project Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a background in consultancy and experience working with clients in the construction or utilities industry.The role involves driving culture changes to improve collaboration amongst teams and across units with customers and...

  • Head of Region Delivery

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom Connected Places Catapult Full time

    **Location **West Midlands (CPC Birmingham Office / hybrid) **Reporting to **Executive Director of SME Development & Academic Engagement **Working hours **Full time (9 day fortnight) **Contract type** Permanent **Salary** £80,000 - £86,000 **About** Connected Places Catapult is the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and places. We...

  • Bar and Waiting Staff

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom The Head Of Steam Full time

    Applicants must live in Birmingham and be available to work during the Summer and Christmas holidays. Team Steam are on the look out for people as passionate about beer as we are! Head of Steam is the ultimate craft beer bar in the middle of busy Temple Street. We specialise in over 200 beers, beer tasting experiences, over 40 gins and a great cocktail...

  • Head of Performance and Delivery

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom HS2 (High Speed Two) Full time

    As a key member of the HS2 team, you will be responsible for the management of all client functions and the leadership of the client team within the Interchange Station (ICH) and Automated People Mover (APM) IPT.Key responsibilities include:Discharging the client responsibilities within the ICH and APM and assuring the safe, compliant, on time and on budget...

  • Head of Planning

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom National Highways Full time

    Your new roleHead of Planning - Major Projects To drive excellence in Project and Programme Planning through the development, delivery and maintenance of a governance framework for Planning and Schedule management together with Planning and Scheduling management tools and systems and the enhancement of in-house capability; to enable the timely, safe,...