Role: Director of Major Infrastructure Delivery Contract Length: Until March 2026 Location: Reigate, Surrey IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £950 per day Spinwell is recruiting for a Director of Major Infrastructure Delivery for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY The Director for Major Infrastructure Delivery will be part of the Councils extended leadership team responsible for managing the development, design and delivery of Major Infrastructure and large Highways Improvement schemes to support quality placemaking to the benefit of Surreys residents and businesses. The role will also oversee the Councils engineering design functions utilising a mix of internal and external resources that support the wider Place Directorate as well as lead many of the strategic supply chain relationships to ensure effective delivery of the Councils ambitions. Reporting to the Executive Director for Place, this role is responsible for ensuring resources and strategies are in place across wide ranging technical activities, ensuring compliance with legislation and delivering the council ambitions in the most effective and efficient way for Surrey residents. The role is key to delivering the ambitions of LTP4 and the climate change strategy. Working within a complex environment the post holder will drive effective collaboration to deliver the highest standards of customer service across the organisation and prepare services for future challenges, including the transformation of services as required. The role will be integral to the council achieving the desired step change in both culture and approach to modernising services and responding to efficiency challenges, working across the organisation in a One Council way. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE DIRECTOR OF MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY Degree level or equivalent qualification plus substantial management experience in a complex business environment. Post degree qualification in leadership or an appropriate discipline desirable. Membership of appropriate professional body and/or evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Knowledge of concepts, principles and practices gained through extensive experience and development in a specific field relevant to the role. Deep understanding of the relationship between different aspects of Place based services. Knowledge of the issues facing local government and the wider economy and how they impact relevant service areas. Ability to balance strategic leadership and direction with effective operational management through effective business planning and performance management. Experience of financial planning and delivery of financial plans including significant savings. Ability to foster an open and trusting culture with the ability to lead change through others and inspire high levels of performance. Outstanding relationship management and networking skills, and the ability to foster joint working across service boundaries. Proven skills in customer and stakeholder management, ensuring the reputation of the Council is maintained and enhanced. Experience of working collaboratively with supply chain partners to deliver results, whilst having demonstrable experience of managing contract performance. Excellent analytical thinker able to apply a significant degree of evaluative judgement and provide practical and creative solutions. Strong track record of partnership building and driving value for money. Political sensitivity with an ability to make progress in complex policy areas and a strong belief in the value of local democracy and accountability. Commitment to Councils values and behaviours and equal opportunity policy, with an ability to demonstrate personal leadership on the importance of diversity. If you are a Director of Major Infrastructure Delivery, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us ADZN1_UKTJ