'Programme Delivery Lead - Major Projects' - Local Authority

Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead Midlands Local Authority | Up to £900 per day | Hybrid – 3 days on site | 9-month contract Senior programme leadership role supporting a major regeneration, infrastructure and place-based growth programme. The role will lead operational readiness for a significant transport and interchange programme, ensuring the council is prepared for key delivery milestones in 2026. You will also act as client lead for a major place-based masterplan, overseeing procurement, mobilisation, consultant management, governance and stakeholder engagement. Strong experience across regeneration, infrastructure, economic development, place-making, programme governance and complex public sector delivery is essential. The successful candidate will need to work confidently with senior leaders, elected Members, regional partners, consultants, developers and internal council teams. Candidate essentials: For the formal job ad, I’d include these as the essential criteria : Essential experience and skills Proven experience leading major regeneration, infrastructure, economic development or place-based programmes in a complex public sector environment. Strong programme delivery background, with the ability to bring multiple projects into one coherent programme, manage dependencies, risks, governance, reporting and assurance. Experience working with senior leaders, elected Members, regional partners, consultants, developers and internal council teams . Strong understanding of local government governance, public procurement, capital programme delivery and strategic partnership working . Experience procuring, mobilising and managing external consultants or professional advisory teams. Ability to produce high-quality Cabinet reports, Member briefings, executive updates, risk reports, dashboards and decision papers . Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority and work across organisational boundaries. Delivery-focused approach, with the ability to bring pace, grip and clarity to high-profile programmes. Experience managing political, financial and reputational risk in a sensitive public sector environment. Comfortable working in a hybrid role with regular on-site presence as required.