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Our client is seeking an accomplished Programme Director to lead the delivery of a major rail infrastructure programme. This is a high-profile, complex project involving heavy civil engineering works and multi-disciplinary interfaces across rail systems, structures, and stations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic leadership, execution, and commercial performance of the project from inception through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide overall leadership and direction to the project team, ensuring alignment with programme objectives, safety standards, and client expectations
Oversee planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
Manage stakeholder engagement, including clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and local communities
Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance with contractual obligations
Lead a multi-disciplinary team across civil, structural, M&E, signalling, and systems disciplines
Drive performance against KPIs for safety, quality, cost, and schedule
Champion innovation, sustainability, and best practice in project delivery
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Proven track record as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager on large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally within the rail sector
Strong background in heavy civils (e.g., earthworks, bridges, tunnels, structures)
Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across complex interfaces
Deep understanding of rail standards, safety regulations, and delivery models (e.g., NEC, alliancing, D&B)
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline; chartership (e.g., CEng, MICE) preferred
Why Join Us?
Be part of a transformative infrastructure programme with national significance
Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation and excellence
Long-term career opportunity with a leading infrastructure delivery organisation
If you are an experienced Programme Director eager to make a significant impact on a major rail infrastructure project, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented teamDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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