Heavy Civil Program Director, Highways & Infrastructure
Heavy Civil Program Director, Highways & Infrastructure
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Heavy Civil Program Director to lead the strategic delivery of major highways and infrastructure programmes. This senior role will oversee complex, high-value projects from early development and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover.
You will provide visible leadership across programme teams, contractors, consultants and key stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with agreed scope, budget, quality and schedule requirements. The role will involve shaping delivery strategies, strengthening governance and promoting a collaborative, accountable culture across multiple workstreams.
Key responsibilities
- Direct the planning and delivery of large-scale highways, bridges, earthworks, utilities and associated civil infrastructure programmes.
- Establish robust programme controls, reporting structures, risk management processes and performance measures.
- Lead commercial, contractual and procurement strategies in partnership with relevant technical and commercial teams.
- Manage relationships with clients, public authorities, design partners, delivery contractors and community stakeholders.
- Monitor safety, environmental performance, quality assurance, cost control and schedule progress.
- Identify delivery risks and opportunities, implementing timely mitigation and recovery plans where required.
- Develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams and provide mentoring to programme and project leaders.
About you
You will be a proven senior infrastructure professional with substantial experience directing major heavy civil or transportation programmes. A strong understanding of highways delivery, construction methodology, programme governance, commercial management and stakeholder engagement is essential. Experience working within complex, regulated or publicly funded infrastructure environments would be highly advantageous.
You should hold a relevant degree or professional qualification in civil engineering, construction, project management or a related discipline. Professional membership and recognised programme or project management accreditation are desirable.
Commercially astute and strategically minded, you will be confident making decisions in a fast-moving environment and communicating with influence at executive, technical and operational levels. Excellent leadership, negotiation and problem-solving skills are essential, together with a clear commitment to safety, sustainability, inclusion and delivery excellence.
Heavy Civil Program Director, Highways & Infrastructure
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