Head of Capital Delivery

This is an Excellent Opportunity for a Head of Capital Delivery with an organisation in the Water Sector based in the Portsmouth area

This is a hugely important role responsible for end to end delivery project governance and investment planning,

The role of Head of Capital Delivery will lead a multidisciplinary team

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Capital Delivery

• Guide the strategic and tactical direction of the Capital Delivery team.
• Full accountability for delivering core capital programmes
• Guide capital programme delivery solutions.
• Guide and inform all strategic financial forecasting and operational budget setting processes.
• Ensuring technical scrutiny at each capital programme delivery review
• Ensure Company and delivery partner activity aligns to the relevant quality standards

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies of the Head of Capital Delivery

• Experience of supporting the delivery of substantial and complex capital programmes within infrastructure, utilities, power, or transportation sectors
• Strong understanding of capital delivery processes and infrastructure planning
• Experience of developing and implementing capital delivery programme governance and gateway processes
• Commercial awareness in supporting future business investment needs and bottom-up budgeting approaches
• Supporting and guiding teams to meet programme/project management objectives and targets with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience of presenting complex and technical information clearly to all levels of an organisation to build stakeholder buy-in
• Experience of proactively managing and mitigating risk within programmes and portfolios
• Strategic and thoughtful problem-solving abilities to respond to complex challenges effectively
• Working knowledge of programme and project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2 and/or Association for Project Management), with experience across portfolios
• Proven experience of financial forecasting, budget formulation, cost control, and reporting
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and ability to support contractual requirements effectively
• Strong knowledge of asset management systems within the engineering sectors and understanding of developments in digital engineering technology and technical assurance
• An engineering or other relevant degree and chartered membership of a relevant professional institution such as the APM
• Strong understanding of APM standards and principles

This represents a rare opportunity for a Head of Capital Delivery to join a fantastic company where you can really make a difference

On offer is a very attractive financial package

If this job description resonates and matches your skillset & experience … then  apply now