Project Lead

4749212
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    East Anglia
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Property And Surveying
  • Industry

    Property & Real Estate
  • Pay

    Salary or Day rate

Project Director / Project Lead, 3-Year contract, Salary / Day Rate, East Anglia

Job Opportunity: Project Director / Project Lead
Contract Length: 3 Years Project Value: Station development
Fixed term contract, day rate possible

Your new company

We are seeking an experienced Project Lead to take charge of a landmark station development programme. This is a rare opportunity to oversee a transformative infrastructure project that will reshape connectivity and accessibility for thousands of daily users, while acting as a catalyst for a much wider regeneration agenda.


Wider Regeneration Benefits
This project is a cornerstone of a larger regeneration agenda, designed to:
• Stimulate economic growth by improving connectivity and attracting new investment.
• Unlock housing opportunities, enabling sustainable residential development around the station.
• Boost commercial activity, creating new spaces for businesses, retail, and services.
• Enhance public realm and community infrastructure, ensuring long-term benefits for local residents and visitors.


Your new role – Key Responsibilities
• Lead delivery of a large station redevelopment across five major phases.
• Oversee new roads, car parks, and access routes to ensure smooth passenger flow in and out of the station.
• Manage governance and reporting structures, ensuring transparency and accountability at every stage.
• Coordinate with Network Rail and other key stakeholders to align objectives and resolve challenges.
• Handle funding agreements and car park station contracts with precision and compliance.
• Report to senior stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Direct multiple work packages, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Champion the project’s role as a regeneration-linked scheme, opening up opportunities for wider economic growth, urban renewal, and community benefit.


What you'll need to succeed

• Client-side experience, ideally acting for a local authority or similar organisation.
• Background in rail or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships at senior levels.
• Strong governance and funding expertise.
• Track record of delivering multiphase projects with budgets in excess of £20m.

What you'll get in return

• 3-year fixed-term contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to lead a flagship redevelopment project that will leave a lasting legacy.
• Collaborative environment working alongside major industry partners.
• Direct involvement in a regeneration-linked scheme that contributes to a broader urban transformation agenda.

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