Rider Levett Bucknall
Package Lead - Roads, Bridges, Infrastructure
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Package Lead - Roads, Bridges, Infrastructure
Package Lead – Roads, Bridges, Infrastructure
Department: Project Management Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time Location: Birmingham (transitioning to Bedford, at least 3 days per week hybrid) Reporting To: Partner / Project Lead
Role Overview
RLB is acting as a strategic delivery partner for a confidential major UK development programme, including programme-wide PMO, governance, reporting, project controls, risk and change management, and integrated delivery of Roads & Bridges packages. We are seeking experienced project management professionals to lead the design, procurement, mobilisation, construction, and handover of a critical roads, bridges, and infrastructure package.
The successful candidate may assume a Package Lead role (full accountability) or a senior delivery role (leading workstreams, interfaces, contractors, or sub-packages), depending on experience. This role ensures early benchmarks in safety, logistics, productivity, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
1. Package Leadership & Delivery Accountability
- Lead (or support) the Roads & Bridges package from design/procurement through construction, testing, handover, and close-out.
- Maintain ownership of scope, programme, cost, quality, risk, and safety—proportionate to role level.
- Coordinate inputs across client, consultant, contractor, statutory authorities, and RLB teams.
- Establish clear priorities, decision routes, and governance rhythms for timely delivery.
2. Roads, Highways, & Bridge Infrastructure Delivery
- Manage planning/delivery of highways, bridges, earthworks, drainage, utilities, and associated works.
- Apply UK infrastructure standards (DMRB, local authority requirements).
- Support technical assurance, design reviews, constructability reviews, and delivery readiness.
- Ensure buildable, safe, cost-effective solutions aligned with programme objectives.
3. Operational Railway Interfaces
- Lead (or manage) interfaces with live railways, including possessions, access constraints, and safety protocols.
- Coordinate with Network Rail, rail operators, designers, contractors, and the client team to mitigate risks.
- Ensure designs and construction methodologies address proximity to live rail assets and regulatory approvals.
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4. Live Highways Environment & Logistics
- Plan and manage works affecting live highways (traffic management, temporary works, site access, road safety).
- Collaborate with National Highways, local authorities, emergency services, utilities, and contractors.
- Optimise logistics for phased delivery, workforce access, and safe segregation of construction activity.
5. Best Practice Delivery & Productivity
- Embed RLB’s delivery model using UK private-sector best practices, including:
- Early supply chain engagement
- Outcome-based delivery and fair risk allocation
- Digital information management (BIM-aligned) and productivity measurement
- Whole-life carbon awareness
6. Stakeholder, Approvals & Interface Management
- Manage interfaces with National Highways, Network Rail, local authorities, utilities, adjacent packages, and RLB functions.
- Support timely submission and approval of statutory/technical documentation.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and contract partners.
7. Procurement, Contractor Management & Commercial Awareness
- Assist in procurement strategy, tender documentation, and contractor appointments.
- Oversee contractor mobilisation, site access, logistics, performance reporting, and risk resolution.
- Collaborate with cost management and project controls teams to protect client outcomes.
8. Risk, Reporting, Governance & Assurance
- Identify and escalate risks (design, approvals, logistics, safety, programme, commercial).
- Contribute to package reporting (progress, milestones, risks, opportunities, cost, quality, safety, carbon).
- Support governance, change control, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.
Candidate Profile
Experience
- Proven delivery of roads, highways, bridges, or major civil infrastructure projects (consultancy, contracting, client, or public sector).
- Experience with multi-stakeholder programmes (statutory authorities, utilities, rail, highways).
- Familiarity with NEC contracts and infrastructure governance is highly desirable.
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Technical Skills & Competencies
- Deep understanding of UK highways/infrastructure (DMRB, local authority standards, bridge design).
- Knowledge of operating near live railways and managing traffic/logistics on live highways.
- Strong programme, risk, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Behaviours
- Client-focused, collaborative, and accountable; operate under pressure while maintaining discipline.
- Demonstrate commercial acumen and commitment to customer service excellence.
Qualifications
- Preferably a construction project management, civil engineering, or related qualification.
- Membership of a professional body (e.g., APM, ICE, RICS, CIOB) is desirable.
Why Join RLB?
Driven by four core values—Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow—RLB delivers meaningful impact through teamwork and inclusive culture. Benefits include:
Culture & Growth
- Tailored training programmes, mentoring, and reverse mentoring.
- Employee-owned business fostering collaboration and flexibility.
Flexibility & Wellbeing
- Customizable hybrid working policies.
- 5+ extra holiday days, family-friendly initiatives, and generous leave.
Career Development
- Learning and development (including APC schemes).
- Opportunities to work on ambitious, high-impact projects.
Exceptional Benefits
- Private healthcare (including dental/eyecare).
- Gym memberships, cycle-to-work schemes, season ticket loans.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment.
Additional Notes
- Role could be configured as:
- Package Lead (full accountability), or
- Senior delivery role (leading workstreams/sub-packages).
- Location: Initially London-Birmingham hybrid, transitioning to Bedford (3+ days/week).
- Salary & title aligned to experience and capability.
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