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Head Of Infrastructure
Job Posted: 10 hours ago
Salary: £ 75 - 85 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Westlakes Recruit is recruiting for a Head of Infrastructure Functional Assurance to support the delivery of a major infrastructure regeneration and improvement programme in a complex, high-hazard environment.
This senior leadership role will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery, assurance, and continuous improvement of critical infrastructure functions across a large-scale programme.
The Role
As Head of Infrastructure Functional Assurance, you will:
Lead the implementation and ongoing improvement of assurance processes across project engineering, design, quality, construction, and asset management functions
Oversee wider business support services, including HSE, IT services, and security, ensuring standards, governance, and delivery meet programme objectives
Deploy functional leads into project teams to ensure capability, compliance, and best practice are embedded in all areas of project delivery
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, delivery partners, and customers to support programme success
Leverage external expertise to enhance internal capabilities, creating a legacy of best practice beyond the life of the programme
Influence at senior levels to ensure clarity, direction, and the right resources are in place to achieve the programme's vision and objectives
Co-lead operational relationships with customers and agencies at appropriate levels
About You
We're looking for someone with:
Significant experience in major project delivery and assurance activities in regulated environments
A strong technical background in engineering or a related field, ideally within high-hazard manufacturing or large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) programmes
Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship skills at a senior level
Experience delivering operational excellence in complex programme and project environments
The ability to balance quality, risk, compliance, and business performance when making decisions
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust across all levels
Experience leading change, managing teams, and driving continuous improvement
A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
Knowledge of major infrastructure investment programme management and delivery best practices
The ability to travel within the UK, with occasional global travel if required
Additional Information
Applicants must be able to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. Some roles may require higher levels of national security vetting, which typically require 5-10 years of continuous UK residency
This role requires a problem-solving mindset, flexibility, and the ability to work in both collaborative and challenging environments
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