11 Delivery Director jobs in the United Kingdom

Construction Delivery Director - Major Airport Transformation Programme
Location: South East England
Salary: 120,000 - 135,000
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Lead One of the UK's Most Ambitious Aviation Infrastructure Programmes

A once-in-a-generation investment is underway to transform a major UK airport into a world-class travel hub. We are now seeking an experienced Programme Director to oversee the delivery of a 700 million transformation programme designed to expand passenger capacity and elevate the airport experience. This is a rare opportunity to lead at the very forefront of UK infrastructure development.

The Role:

As Construction Delivery Director, you will take full accountability for delivering the construction, commissioning, and operational integration of a complex and multi-year infrastructure programme. You will:

• Lead a high-performing internal team and an integrated network of consultants and contractors.

• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of key workstreams, including terminal expansion, airfield upgrades, baggage systems, landside access, IT infrastructure and more.

• Be responsible for commercial outcomes, risk mitigation, and programme governance.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and key business stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Key Stats:

• 700 million capital investment delivered over 3 years

• Leadership of a core delivery team plus external consultant and supply chain partners

• Management of works contracts valued at over 500 million

• Expansion to enable capacity for up to 43 million passengers per year

Who We're Looking For:

We're looking for a commercially astute, forward-thinking infrastructure leader with:

• 15+ years' experience in delivering complex capital projects (aviation or major transport infrastructure desirable)

• Proven ability to manage end-to-end programme delivery from design to handover

• A collaborative leadership style with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams

• Strong understanding of safety, compliance, risk, and commercial frameworks

• Professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, APM, CIOB, ICE, RIBA)

You'll Bring:

• A drive for innovation and continuous improvement

• The ability to think strategically and operate at pace

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across multiple business functions and suppliers

• A passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable outcomes

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to influence and deliver one of the UK's most significant airport infrastructure projects. You will be joining a values-driven leadership team focused on safety, excellence, and transformation.

Ready to Build a Legacy?

Apply now and take your career to new heights by shaping the future of UK aviation.

Project Director - Construction

Location: Derbyshire (with UK travel)

A fast-growing, award-winning UK business is looking for an experienced Project Director to lead multiple construction projects (interiors/retrofit/fit-out) of varying values from concept to completion, as well as the wider Project Management department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that’s making a genuine impact in the built environment, delivering crucial compliance, safety, and quality for clients nationwide.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for the oversight and full delivery of a portfolio of projects across your project management team, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll take the lead in client relationships, manage direct labour and subcontractors, and oversee all aspects of safety, compliance, and process adherence. You will work closely with the Pre-Construction and Client Relationships teams to take projects seamlessly from inception to delivery and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage valuations, forecasting, purchasing decisions, and cost control.
• Build and maintain excellent client relationships, resolving issues promptly.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers.
• Oversee quality control, audits, and certification.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal processes.
• Manage suppliers, subcontractors, and procurement effectively.
• Promote and oversee the enforcement of health and safety standards on sites.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in construction project management, ideally within main contracting or interiors/fit-out/retrofit/building fabric FM etc.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and prioritisation skills.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage teams and suppliers effectively.
• First-class communication and client-facing abilities.
• Relevant industry qualifications (BM Trada desirable).

Why Join?

• Competitive salary with bonus potential up to 50% of base.
• Unlimited holiday allowance.
• Private medical cover and pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and mentoring.
• Supportive, collaborative work culture with regular team events.
• Cycle to work scheme and family-friendly policies.

If you’re ready to take the lead on exciting projects and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Construction Delivery Director - Major Airport Transformation Programme
Location: South East England
Salary: 120,000 - 135,000
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Lead One of the UK's Most Ambitious Aviation Infrastructure Programmes

A once-in-a-generation investment is underway to transform a major UK airport into a world-class travel hub. We are now seeking an experienced Programme Director to oversee the delivery of a 700 million transformation programme designed to expand passenger capacity and elevate the airport experience. This is a rare opportunity to lead at the very forefront of UK infrastructure development.

The Role:

As Construction Delivery Director, you will take full accountability for delivering the construction, commissioning, and operational integration of a complex and multi-year infrastructure programme. You will:

• Lead a high-performing internal team and an integrated network of consultants and contractors.

• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of key workstreams, including terminal expansion, airfield upgrades, baggage systems, landside access, IT infrastructure and more.

• Be responsible for commercial outcomes, risk mitigation, and programme governance.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and key business stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Key Stats:

• 700 million capital investment delivered over 3 years

• Leadership of a core delivery team plus external consultant and supply chain partners

• Management of works contracts valued at over 500 million

• Expansion to enable capacity for up to 43 million passengers per year

Who We're Looking For:

We're looking for a commercially astute, forward-thinking infrastructure leader with:

• 15+ years' experience in delivering complex capital projects (aviation or major transport infrastructure desirable)

• Proven ability to manage end-to-end programme delivery from design to handover

• A collaborative leadership style with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams

• Strong understanding of safety, compliance, risk, and commercial frameworks

• Professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, APM, CIOB, ICE, RIBA)

You'll Bring:

• A drive for innovation and continuous improvement

• The ability to think strategically and operate at pace

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across multiple business functions and suppliers

• A passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable outcomes

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to influence and deliver one of the UK's most significant airport infrastructure projects. You will be joining a values-driven leadership team focused on safety, excellence, and transformation.

Ready to Build a Legacy?

Apply now and take your career to new heights by shaping the future of UK aviation.

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

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

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.

To find more details about the role and deliverables please click Apply .

About You

Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post:

• 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.
li>Significant knowledge and experience of major projects delivery, ideally in an infrastructure sector with substantial commercial risk.
• 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.
• Highly tuned interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation, influencing and engagement, with the ability to build trust, confidence and lasting partnerships across organisations.
• An inclusive leadership style which inspires, motivates, and promotes collaboration to develop high performing, innovative and inclusive teams.
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder engagement and getting a wide range of conflicting views aligned.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

Why You Should Join Us:

• Meaningful Impact: You will be joining a team with a sense of mission at its core aiming to build a lasting legacy for future generations by securing our long-term water resilience.
• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on 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 the benefits of in person collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.
• Fantastic employer pension contribution of nearly 30%.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.
< i>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.

Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline.

Closing date: 23.55 on 17 August 2025

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

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

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.

To find more details about the role and deliverables please click Apply .

About You

Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post:

• 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.
li>Significant knowledge and experience of major projects delivery, ideally in an infrastructure sector with substantial commercial risk.
• 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.
• Highly tuned interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation, influencing and engagement, with the ability to build trust, confidence and lasting partnerships across organisations.
• An inclusive leadership style which inspires, motivates, and promotes collaboration to develop high performing, innovative and inclusive teams.
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder engagement and getting a wide range of conflicting views aligned.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

Why You Should Join Us:

• Meaningful Impact: You will be joining a team with a sense of mission at its core aiming to build a lasting legacy for future generations by securing our long-term water resilience.
• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on 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 the benefits of in person collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.
• Fantastic employer pension contribution of nearly 30%.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.
< i>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.

Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline.

Closing date: 23.55 on 17 August 2025

Description

Our client, a leading specialist in electrification and transmission infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Energy Delivery Director to oversee strategic project delivery across Scotland and Ireland. They have been bought by and are backed by one of the largest contractors in Europe (Bouygues).

With a growing pipeline of T&D infrastructure work, this is a unique opportunity to drive high-profile energy projects contributing to the UK and Ireland’s decarbonisation goals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end leadership of regional project delivery, ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially robust outcomes. This role reports directly to the Country Director and plays a critical part in aligning regional execution with countrywide business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement regional strategies aligned to company-wide energy delivery goals.
• Oversee complex multi-disciplinary energy and infrastructure projects across Scotland & Ireland.
• Ensure on-time, in-budget, and high-quality delivery of projects, maintaining full compliance with client, regulatory and safety standards.
• Foster strong client relationships and represent the company at regional forums and industry events.
• Manage project teams and provide coaching and development for operational excellence.
• Support business development by identifying regional growth opportunities and nurturing partnerships.
• Monitor financial and operational performance, driving continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering major Energy or T&D projects at director level.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes.
• Excellent financial acumen with budget oversight and commercial awareness.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead business and performance improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with project management tools and a strong technical understanding of T&D systems.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UK & Ireland.

This is an exceptional role for a delivery-focused leader seeking to influence the future of energy infrastructure across two nations.

Description

Our client, a highly respected Tier 1 contractor and leading specialist in rail infrastructure, particularly electrification, is seeking an experienced Rail Delivery Director to oversee strategic project delivery with clients across Scotland.

With a well-established pipeline of work and continued growth in the region, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in major rail projects, contributing to the future of rail in Scotland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end leadership of regional project delivery, ensuring outcomes that are safe, efficient, and commercially robust. Reporting directly to the Regional Managing Director, this role is critical in aligning regional execution with national business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement regional strategies aligned to company-wide rail delivery goals.
• Oversee complex multi-disciplinary rail and infrastructure projects across Scotland.
• Ensure on-time, in-budget, and high-quality delivery of projects, maintaining full compliance with client, regulatory and safety standards.
• Foster strong client relationships and represent the company at regional forums and industry events.
• Manage project teams and provide coaching and development for operational excellence.
• Support business development by identifying regional growth opportunities and nurturing partnerships.
• Monitor financial and operational performance, driving continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering major Rail projects at director level.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes.
• Excellent financial acumen with budget oversight and commercial awareness.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead business and performance improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with project management tools and a strong technical understanding of Rail OHL systems.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across Scotland.

This is an exceptional role for a delivery-focused leader seeking to influence the future of Rail infrastructure across Scotland.

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 - £17,000

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 £50b 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.

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 - £17,000

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 £50b 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.