Head - Local Government, UK GCC

We are seeking an accomplished Head of Local Government team to lead and manage our multidisciplinary teams supporting the Global Capability Centre (GCC). This is a senior leadership role requiring a strong blend of technical expertise, people leadership, and strategic mindset.

The successful candidate will work closely with global leadership and GCC leads, driving technical excellence, team performance, digital adoption, and project delivery across multiple client accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team specializing in the Local Government Infrastructure sector.
• Set and drive the strategic goals of the unit, aligning with broader organizational objectives.
• Provide vision and direction for resource management, succession planning, and staff development to build a resilient and agile team capable of addressing future needs.
• Establish and maintain an environment of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Oversee planning and delivery of projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring adherence to time, quality, and budgetary standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to set project parameters and objectives, maintaining a strong client focus.
• Review and optimize workflows, driving efficiencies and ensuring best practices in project management are upheld.
• Ensure accountability within project delivery, optimizing resources and budgets to meet or exceed financial and delivery targets.
• Act as a thought leader in the infrastructure field, with the ability to provide high-level technical oversight and direction.
• Leverage technical expertise to support and guide the team in overcoming complex challenges, ensuring quality and innovative solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and emerging trends.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders, translating complex insights into actionable recommendations.
• Present strategic updates, project progress, and analytical insights to senior leadership, the UK team, and other stakeholders.
• Foster alignment of unit objectives with organizational goals and key performance indicators, contributing to broader business development efforts.

Key Competencies / Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of design and development consulting projects.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, standards, and best practices within the framework.
• Proficiency in relevant software, tools, and project management methodologies, with a focus on innovation in infrastructure design and consulting.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing multidisciplinary teams with a focus on strategic growth and cross-team collaboration.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in managing budgets, project timelines, and resource allocation.