Site Delivery Lead

• Exciting opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest construction megaprojects
• Full-time, onsite role in Suffolk, close to Ipswich
• Daily rate of £500 - £565 per day

About the Client

Our client is at the forefront of the UK's energy policy, playing a key role in a major infrastructure project that will shape the future of sustainable energy. This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-profile development that will provide clean electricity to millions of homes while supporting Britain's Net Zero targets. Due to the scale and complexity of the project, we are looking for an experienced Site Delivery Lead to join the team.

The Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a major UK infrastructure project
• Daily rate of £560 inside IR35
• Work with a highly skilled and dynamic project team
• Contribute to a long-term, nationally significant initiative

The Site Delivery Lead Role

As a Site Delivery Lead , you will report to the Site Delivery Manager and be responsible for leading a team of Senior Project Manager and Leads (30+ staff) across multiple workstreams, including earthworks, enabling works, civil engineering, and site networks. Your key focus will be on ensuring the successful execution of the Temporary Construction Area sub-programme, delivering on cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Define and manage project work scope, ensuring seamless integration with other programme elements.
• Oversee the execution of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams to drive successful delivery.
• Monitor project progress, managing risks and resolving issues effectively.
• Maintain strong stakeholder communication and engagement throughout the project.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.

Site Delivery Lead Essential Skills

• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex projects, ideally in the nuclear or highly regulated sectors.
• Strong background in engineering design, procurement, and project execution strategies.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing major contract negotiations.
• Proficiency in project management tools, risk management, and earned value analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Degree-qualified with Chartered status in engineering, construction, or a related field.
• Knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts and CDM regulations.

To Be Considered

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at . For further information, please call me on . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills: Site Delivery Lead, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Nuclear, Infrastructure, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, NEC Contracts, FIDIC Contracts, Programme Delivery, Construction Management, NSD