Head Of Infrastructure

RESPONSIBILITIES

Westlakes Recruit is recruiting for a Head of Infrastructure Functional Assurance to support the delivery of a major infrastructure regeneration and improvement programme in a complex, high-hazard environment.

This senior leadership role will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery, assurance, and continuous improvement of critical infrastructure functions across a large-scale programme.

The Role

As Head of Infrastructure Functional Assurance, you will:

• Lead the implementation and ongoing improvement of assurance processes across project engineering, design, quality, construction, and asset management functions

• Oversee wider business support services, including HSE, IT services, and security, ensuring standards, governance, and delivery meet programme objectives

• Deploy functional leads into project teams to ensure capability, compliance, and best practice are embedded in all areas of project delivery

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, delivery partners, and customers to support programme success

• Leverage external expertise to enhance internal capabilities, creating a legacy of best practice beyond the life of the programme

• Influence at senior levels to ensure clarity, direction, and the right resources are in place to achieve the programme’s vision and objectives

• Co-lead operational relationships with customers and agencies at appropriate levels

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in major project delivery and assurance activities in regulated environments

• A strong technical background in engineering or a related field, ideally within high-hazard manufacturing or large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) programmes

• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship skills at a senior level

• Experience delivering operational excellence in complex programme and project environments

• The ability to balance quality, risk, compliance, and business performance when making decisions

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust across all levels

• Experience leading change, managing teams, and driving continuous improvement

• A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience

• Knowledge of major infrastructure investment programme management and delivery best practices

• The ability to travel within the UK, with occasional global travel if required

Additional Information

• Applicants must be able to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. Some roles may require higher levels of national security vetting, which typically require 5–10 years of continuous UK residency

• This role requires a problem-solving mindset, flexibility, and the ability to work in both collaborative and challenging environments

• Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the heart of our recruitment process. We value the unique skills and perspectives each individual brings