Summary: The Director of Major Infrastructure Delivery at Surrey County Council is a pivotal leadership role focused on the development and execution of major infrastructure and highway improvement projects. This position requires strategic oversight of the River Thames Scheme and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and community engagement. The role emphasizes the importance of governance, operational management, and fostering partnerships to achieve the Council's ambitions for quality placemaking. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing flexibility in work location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, design, and delivery of major infrastructure and highway improvement projects.
• Provide strategic leadership for the River Thames Scheme and liaise with relevant agencies and government departments.
• Ensure assurance to the Council's leadership regarding project team capacity and capability.
• Oversee engineering design functions and manage strategic supply chain relationships.
• Develop a robust approach to community engagement in infrastructure project delivery.
• Travel around the County to meet with colleagues, services, and partners as required.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in senior leadership roles within complex service areas.
• Deep understanding of place-based services and local government issues.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with effective operational management.
• Awareness of political sensitivities and ability to navigate complex policy areas.
• Strong relationship management and networking skills.
• Proven track record in fostering an open and trusting culture and leading change.

Salary (Rate): 950.00

City: Woking

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other