OverviewThis role is an exciting opportunity to lead delivery of major infrastructure projects, including new bridges over waterways and a railway, to help create an ambitious, sustainable and vibrant new community of 8,500 homes at the Gilston Park Estate in East Hertfordshire.Role DetailsYou will be responsible for delivering major construction and infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. This includes strategic planning, procurement, financial oversight, approvals, contract administration, change control, stakeholder relationships, and progress reporting to support business objectives.Responsibilities• Deliver new bridges, highways, and other civil works from start to finish.• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, legal and regulatory requirements.• Manage financials, procurement, and contracts (NEC, JCT, ICC).• Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary internal and external teams.• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and provide clear progress reporting.• Drive social value and community benefits throughout project life‑cycle.Qualifications• Major infrastructure experience with a proven track record of delivering multiple projects such as bridges, highways, utilities, drainage, and civil works.• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and contract management.• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.• Commitment to delivering social value and community benefits.Benefits• Competitive salary with yearly review.• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%.• Holiday package – 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave.• Bonus scheme.• Company car or allowance.• Training and development.• Extra perks including discounts from shops, cinemas, and more.Application ProcessIf you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career, please apply. You will be redirected to our careers site to discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly.We offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.SafeguardingAt Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr