Major Projects Delivery Director

Job title: Major Projects Delivery Director

Position type: Permanent

Job reference: 418719

No. Vacancies: 1

Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working

Salary: £88,385 - £117,000

Closing date: Sunday 17th August at 23:55

Join Ofwat s Major Projects Team as a Major Projects Delivery Director

About Us

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance no other organisation does the work we do. It s unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don t cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life.

The Role

Join us as a Delivery Director in Major Projects and be at the forefront of shaping how a £50bn programme of major projects and new water resources is delivered. Following Ofwat's final determination for the Price Review 2024, we are embarking on an ambitious journey with a significant programme of 30 Major Projects.

You will lead teams that are defining how the competitive commercial models are being applied to the programme, working closely with companies and regulators to drive new approaches to unlocking programme opportunities, using your expertise and judgement to test delivery plans, and proactively resolving emerging issues, thereby building confidence with government, and the investor and delivery market.

You will also be key to shaping our programmatic approach to providing grip, defining how we assure delivery and inspiring the sector to innovate and share learning.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to spearhead the delivery function of the Directorate, driving performance and opportunity. You will be a key part of the directorate's leadership team, working in partnership with existing directors, and playing a key role in the delivery of this transformative programme of Major Projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the sustainability and resilience of our water resources. If you are passionate about leading innovative programmes and inspiring teams to achieve excellence, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Together, we can create a better future for our communities and the environment.

About You

Experience, skills and knowledge

1. A relevant professional qualification in project, programme, or portfolio management (e.g. MSP, MoP, PRINCE2, APM Chartered Project Professional, or equivalent), and/or substantial equivalent experience in leading complex, high-value infrastructure projects or programmes.

2. Lead criterion: Significant knowledge and experience of major projects delivery, ideally in an infrastructure sector with substantial commercial risk.

3. Lead criterion: Experience of senior leadership for major projects or programmes and the ability to effectively lead teams and projects through change and uncertainty and delivering performance.

4. Highly tuned interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation, influencing and engagement, with the ability to build trust, confidence and lasting partnerships across organisations.

5. An inclusive leadership style which inspires, motivates, and promotes collaboration to develop high performing, innovative and inclusive teams.

6. Demonstrable experience of stakeholder engagement and getting a wide range of conflicting views aligned.

7. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

Attributes as per Ofwat s Framework for Success for Principal Grade. You can read more about our attributes here .

Why Join Us

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to our purpose to drive water companies to deliver more for customers and the environment.

• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile working and a culture of trust, flexibility, and collaboration.

• Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with meaningful collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.

Other Benefits

• Excellent employer pension contribution of over 28%

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.

• Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.

• Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.

• Up to 3 volunteering days per year.

• Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.

• Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.

To read more about the role and selection process, please follow the link to apply.

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