Delivery Head

1 day ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Combined Authority Full time
Job Title: Delivery Head

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Head to join our team at the West Midlands Combined Authority. As a key member of our Delivery Directorate, you will be responsible for managing the development and delivery of major transport infrastructure schemes.

About the Role

This is a critical role for our organisation as we go through an exciting period of change. You will have a technical background in the delivery of light rail or civil engineering projects, including the oversight of design activities, supporting contracts, commercial strategy, and working across the construction supply chain to ensure delivery certainty.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee detailed development and construction activities of major metro infrastructure projects.
  • Provide high-quality technical input and expertise to develop, shape, and deliver multi-disciplinary technical solutions across the field of light railway systems within complex urban environments.
  • Work with multiple partners and stakeholders (internal and external) to successfully deliver the project/s to budget and delivered on programme.
  • Engage and collaborate with partners in Metro Midlands Alliance, TfWM, Midland Metro Ltd, and Local Authorities and partners across the region.
  • Anticipate potential risk and provide mitigation and escalation as required.
  • Work with, and utilise bespoke contract methodology (similar to NEC) in managing project performance and commercials.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports for senior management, elected members, WMCA committees, Management and Programme Boards, and Local Cabinets.
  • Ensure that project documentation produced for review/approval by WMCA, Local Cabinet, and their committees is done so in timely, accurate, and cohesive manner.
  • Manage budgets, and ensure that budget and financial administration, monitoring, and reporting is of the highest standard.
  • Ensure that appropriate legal agreements are in place.
Requirements
  • Experience of developing and delivering technically complex engineering projects, preferably within a light rail/similar environment.
  • Experience of commissioning technical services through the procurement and management of the supply chain.
  • Experience of working within a NEC environment or similar, including contract management and contractor engagement.
  • Experience of working with Local Enterprise Partnerships, DfT, Local Highways and Planning Authorities, Emergency Services, Highways England, and other stakeholder bodies.
  • Proven technical knowledge in the oversight of design standards and best practice in detailed development and delivery of highway projects, including highway construction and urban realm, track form and alignment, signalling, OHLE, traction power, and network communications.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and partnership working skills.
What We Offer

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. 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. 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 with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria. We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK.

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