Infrastructure Project Director
Lancashire County Council
£77,833 - £85,119
Home to 1.5 million residents, more than 55,000 businesses and an economy worth over £40 billion, Lancashire is one of England’s largest and most significant counties. With a Combined County Authority now established and local government reorganisation ahead, there is major investment in transport and infrastructure across the county, and highways and transport will be central to however local government in Lancashire is configured in the years ahead. For a senior leader joining now, this creates a genuine opportunity to shape how these services are designed and delivered within a new structure.
THE ROLE
The Infrastructure Project Director will lead the delivery of the A582 Highway Improvement Scheme and the Lancashire Central programme, acting as Programme Director and Senior Client for a portfolio exceeding £150 million. These projects span different parts of the service and what is needed is one strategic leader to bring it all together. There is a team of project managers and contractors already in place, and you will report to the Director of Highways and Transport.
Working with partners across local and national government, you will oversee major infrastructure programmes that support growth and improve connectivity across Lancashire. You will also work closely with elected members, keeping them properly briefed on progress, risks and key decisions.
This is a role for someone with significant experience of delivering large-scale infrastructure programmes from start to finish, who is comfortable operating in a politically sensitive environment and who can act as a credible client for major public investment. For someone who delivers well here, there is a substantial pipeline and more projects to lead over the longer term.
INFORMATION
For more information please contact Tim Farr on 07756 293292 or tim.farr@starfishsearch.com
Role ProfileTimeline
Closing Date: 12th July 2026
Shortlisting (applicants not required): 15th July 2026
Final Interviews (applicants required on site): 23rd July 2026
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
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