Birmingham or Leeds (London may be possible)
Are you a highly-experienced and inspirational leader with a proven track record of leading a wide range of large and high value capital projects in a complex stakeholder environment?
Transport is at the heart of the Governments plans for an infrastructure revolution. The Department for Transport is leading on the development and delivery of the many of the largest and most high-profile capital projects in Government including HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail and an ambitious programme of national road improvements across the country.
Leading a rapidly growing team of 160 and working closely with Network Rail and other delivery partners, you will be responsible for a portfolio of rail projects including the Transpennine Route Upgrade, East West Rail and Northern Powerhouse Rail. You will also lead the Governments work to create an Integrated Rail plan for future investment in the North and Midlands.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of the railway in the UK and in levelling up the economy to deliver jobs and growth across the country.
We are committed to ensuring the Department is a high performing and inclusive organisation and we expect our senior leaders to role model and drive forward our diversity and inclusion strategy and our values of Confidence, Excellence and Teamwork.
If you are a highly motivated and inspirational leader who matches our values and who has a strong track record of leading project delivery in a large and complex organisation and are excited by this unique opportunity, find out more and apply.
Closing date for applications: 11 October 2020.
DfT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and want our workforce to reflect the communities that we serve. We are also committed to the employment and career development of disabled people.
The Civil Service Commission provides assurance that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.
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