Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead
Baltimore Consulting Limited
9 Month Contract | September 2026 Start
Up to £900 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
West Midlands
Hybrid Working (3 days on site)
CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing ASAP.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim) to take the lead on a once-in-a-generation programme of regeneration, transport investment and place-making. Reporting directly to the Director of Growth & Place, you will provide senior programme leadership across a portfolio of high-profile projects that will transform communities, drive economic growth and create long-term investment opportunities.
You will be at the centre of a complex and fast-moving agenda, ensuring major infrastructure investments are translated into tangible outcomes. With key transport milestones approaching and ambitious regeneration plans underway, this is a highly visible assignment where your leadership, influence and delivery expertise will have an immediate impact.
Your Role as Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim):
- Lead the Operational Readiness Programme for Metro Phase 2 and Dudley Interchange, driving successful delivery against critical milestones
• Create a single integrated programme across regeneration, infrastructure and place-based initiatives, ensuring alignment and accountability
• Establish robust governance, programme reporting, risk management frameworks and executive dashboards
• Act as client lead for the Dudley Ecosystem Masterplan, overseeing procurement, mobilisation and consultant management
• Build strong partnerships with regional stakeholders, investors, transport partners and senior leaders to maximise regeneration opportunities
- Proven track record leading large-scale regeneration, infrastructure or economic development programmes
• Significant experience operating within complex local government or public sector environments
• Strong background in programme governance, assurance, risk management and stakeholder engagement
• Experience procuring and managing consultants, professional advisers and multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work successfully with elected Members, senior leadership teams and strategic partners
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact.)
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the recruitment process.
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