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.