Our client, a prestigious London Transport operator, is seeking the Director of Project Delivery to lead the successful planning, execution, and delivery of high-profile strategic and operational projects across the business. This is a pivotal role, ensuring the project portfolio drives value, supports the long-term strategy, and upholds operational excellence.

You will work closely with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to deliver complex, business critical programmes, with significant impact.

Please note this role is a hybrid role, with offices in London, and the expectation to be in the offices 4 days a week. Excellent salary and benefits package offered. Please note there is no sponsorship available for this role and candidates must be UK residents with right to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy.
• Prioritise programmes based on business impact, resources, and risk.
• Provide strong governance, monitoring milestones and proactively resolving risks or delivery challenges.
• Act as the senior liaison between leadership, project teams, and third-party delivery partners.
• Drive collaboration and accountability across internal teams.
• Ensure robust project controls, reporting frameworks, and delivery standards are in place.
• Manage vendor and contractor performance, ensuring compliance and value for money.
• Work with Finance, Operations, and wider business units on resource and budget alignment.
• Promote continuous improvement, embedding lessons learned to enhance future delivery.

About you

• Degree in a relevant field (Project Management, Engineering, Transport Operations, Business Administration, Construction Management, or similar).
• 6+ years’ experience in programme or project delivery, ideally in construction (primary focus), transport, maritime, infrastructure, or the public sector
• Proven track record in leading complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• People/line management experience
• Strong experience in contractor/vendor management, including performance monitoring and dispute resolution.
• Skilled in project management methodologies (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, or equivalent).
• Experienced in managing capital budgets of £5m+.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to turn big-picture goals into deliverable action plans.