Head Of Capital Delivery

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.

We expect you to have the following background:

• HS2 / major rail programmes
• Nuclear (new build, decommissioning, or defence)
• Major utilities or regulated infrastructure
• Other £bn+ capital programme environments

What 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

Additionally 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.