Job Description

Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Head of Major Projects, to join the thriving Capital Delivery team. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by:

Directing the delivery of sustainable transport projects and programmes across the region. Developing strong meaningful stakeholder relations across the region enabling agreement of scope as well as timely and cost-efficient delivery. Being accountable for programme and project reporting, milestone adherence, financial control and value for money. Completing projects and programmes to cost and time achieving the benefits for the residents of our region including delivering value for money. Providing direction in and taking accountability for, risk, issues and dependency management aligned to robust governance and assurance. Collaborating with the regions Unitary Authority and other delivery partners to ensure timely resolution of issues and delivery of projects. Leading relations with the regions suppliers providing best in class performance and commercial awareness. Being a leader of people, with strong communication skills, and a clear vision working towards a common purpose

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with our Unitary Authority partners to foster a commercially focused, inclusive service provision.


As a team we are committed to ensuring we deliver for the communities in our region. The role is a senior position and significant experience of managing infrastructure projects is essential.


Are you someone who possesses the experience to direct complex programmes which fundamentally deliver a step change in the regions public transport network, helping us to meet our climate change targets? Are you the person who needs to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of residents in the Combined Authority region?


If this sounds like your next role, please click on the apply button below and tell us why you would be a great fit for this role. Please the job description below for more information.


We will accept part time applications for this role.


If you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager, please contact Chris Salmon on Christopher.Salmon@WestOfEngland-CA.gov.uk


The interviews are planned to be held w/c 30th June. Please note this may be subject to change.


The closing date for this role is 15th June.


About The Company

Our offer

Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme. 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3% Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options[;[ to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.


The salary for this role is 79, 262 - 86, 642. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous

learning and development

, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

Good Employment Charter

As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we're committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don't wait to apply. If you have started your application, we'll give you notice of the new closing date by email.

From a recruitment agency?

We're not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.