Head Of Capital Delivery

Carrington West • Temporary • Remote (Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom) • £1,000 / hour • 2w ago

Head of Capital Delivery (Major Infrastructure)
Location: Coventry/Birmingham (hybrid)
Contract: Interim (Until 2027)
Rate: Open & highly competitive (DOE)
A rare opportunity for a senior infrastructure leader to take ownership of a multi-billion-pound capital delivery portfolio within a major, asset-intensive organisation delivering nationally significant infrastructure.
This role is ideally suited to individuals currently operating at Programme Director / Head of Delivery level within environments such as HS2, nuclear, or other large-scale regulated infrastructure programmes.

The Opportunity
You will be accountable for the successful delivery of a c.£2bn capital programme, spanning ~500 live sites and leading a function of 150+ staff, supported by an established Tier 1 supply chain.
Operating at executive level, this role requires someone who has led complex, high-value programmes in highly regulated environments, with a strong grasp of delivery, risk, and stakeholder management at scale.
You will play a key role in shaping delivery strategy, improving performance, and embedding best practice across a large and evolving programme.

Key Responsibilities
·Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major capital infrastructure portfolio
·Provide strategic leadership across programme delivery, safety, commercial and operational performance
·Manage and develop a large, multi-disciplinary team and Tier 1 supply chain
·Drive improvements in programme certainty, risk management and delivery efficiency
·Collaborate with senior leaders across engineering, commercial and operational functions
·Embed a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement
·Influence and engage executive stakeholders and partners across the programme

About You
We are seeking a credible, senior leader with experience delivering at scale in complex infrastructure environments.
You are likely to come from:
·HS2 / major rail programmes
·Nuclear (new build, decommissioning, or defence)
·Major utilities or regulated infrastructure
·Or other £bn+ capital programme environments
You will bring:
·Proven experience leading large-scale capital delivery programmes (£bn level)
·Background within Tier 1 contractors, major consultancies or client-side delivery organisations
·Strong experience within Design & Build (D&B) environments
·A track record of delivering in highly regulated, safety-critical industries
Alongside this, you will demonstrate:
·Strong executive-level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
·The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery oversight
·Experience managing large teams, supply chains and complex delivery interfaces
·A focus on safety, risk management and programme certainty
Chartered status (or equivalent) is preferred.

Why This Role?
·Lead a £2bn+ infrastructure portfolio with real national impact
·Step into a visible, executive-level leadership role
·Shape delivery across a complex, high-profile programme
·Long-term opportunity with continuity beyond initial contract
·Highly competitive, open rate to attract top-tier candidates

Additional Information
This is an interim leadership role supporting a long-term structure, with an expected transition into a permanent appointment. A structured handover period will ensure continuity and stability.

If you're currently leading delivery on HS2, nuclear, or similarly complex infrastructure programmes and are looking for your next strategic leadership move - this role offers both scale and influence.