Interim Head of Major Projects in Kent

Job description

Interim Head of Major Projects

Location: Kent (Hybrid – 2–3 days/week on-site)

Day Rate: £800–£900/day

We’re supporting a major infrastructure organisation to appoint an Interim Head of Major Projects to lead two large-scale reservoir developments delivered under a Direct Procurement model.

This is a senior-level contract opportunity requiring someone who can hit the ground running, bringing proven experience in delivering complex infrastructure programmes and navigating highly regulated, multi-stakeholder environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of two major capital infrastructure schemes valued at £360m and £250m
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, delivery partners, legal teams, and investors
• Navigate gated governance processes and lead DPC tender activities
• Lead project teams across internal staff and external advisors
• Own and chair governance structures, reporting into senior leadership
• Manage commercial and contractual risk and financial performance
• Champion innovation in procurement and delivery approaches

Essential Experience:

• Extensive track record delivering £500m+ capital infrastructure projects
• Deep knowledge of PFI, DPC, or similar alternative infrastructure delivery models
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with regulators
• Experience operating at senior leadership level in complex, regulated environments
• Commercially astute with experience managing high-value contracts
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Relevant project/programme management accreditation (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, MSP)

This role suits a proven infrastructure leader who can step into an existing programme and provide clarity, pace, and assurance from day one.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kent

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

17-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English