Our client is seeking an experienced Acquisition & Design Delivery Manager to lead and coordinate all pre-build site requirements for a major tunnel and infrastructure deployment programme.
Reporting to the Delivery Lead, you will manage the Design, Planning and Consents phase (including third-party and Network Rail approvals), ensuring smooth and timely handover into Build, aligned to a challenging Baseline Plan and Budget.
The Role
Accountable for successful completion of Acquisition, Planning and Design phases
Support the Build Project Manager through construction and handover
Manage suppliers to deliver against programme milestones and budget
Oversee planning applications, third-party consents and Network Rail approvals
Ensure compliance with H&S, CDM, ICNIRP and relevant rail standards
Maintain accurate programme reporting, forecasting and risk management
Identify and mitigate delivery risks and manage change control
Provide clear site instructions to internal and external teams
Experience & Skills
Mobile Telecoms and/or Rail project delivery experience
Strong stakeholder and supplier management capability
Experience delivering to KPIs, baselines and budgets
Commercial awareness and structured reporting approach
Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Comfortable working in complex, regulated environments
Personal Attributes
Clear, confident communicator
Self-sufficient and delivery-focused
Able to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders
Adaptable, pragmatic and solutions-driven
Willing to travel UK-wide, including occasional out-of-hours site visits
This is a high-responsibility role within a fast-paced infrastructure programme requiring ownership, structure and strong delivery focus.
This permanent vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.