Head Of Highway (Strategic Delivery), Nottingham

Your next move A major city. A huge highway infrastructure pipeline.. This Local Authority needs an interim leader who can take control of a £150m+ programme, sharpen delivery, and modernise how the service operates. If you thrive on big, visible infrastructure and high‑stakes delivery — you'll want to hear this.

• The delivery of major strategic highways projects across a five‑year capital programme.
• Oversight of in‑house design & PM teams + external framework partners.
• Full governance, risk, reporting and commercial oversight.
• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM for complex, high‑value schemes. Managing NEC contracts. (ECI, to the spade in the ground)
• Embedding new ways of working, raising performance, and driving a culture shift.

This is a service in transition. They need someone who can walk in, steady the ship, and elevate standards fast - ensuring effective delivery (capex £150m) To add, you'll be shaping a modern, outcomes‑focused delivery culture — not just keeping the wheels turning.

• Strong highways design + engineering understanding
• Senior‑level experience delivering major transport & highway capital programmes.
• Commercial confidence across frameworks, suppliers and fee governance.
• A collaborative but firm leadership style — someone who raises the bar.
• Ideally degree/chartered in civil engineering.

Ready?

If you want to shape a major UK city's major infrastructure and leave a legacy in 9-12 months, then please ping me an email, a call - whatever works for you