Job purpose
Cambridge has become a major incubator of successful tech start-ups contributing significantly to the UK economy. However, Cambridgeshire and its surrounding areas face significant infrastructure challenges. Power, water and transport issues all impact business and housing growth and affect the quality of life for Cambridgeshires residents and potentially limit future economic growth.
On 23 July, the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) established the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation (GCDC). The Development Corporation will be responsible for the stewardship and deployment of very significant public capital investment, with capital projects typically measured in multiples of £100 million, and overall programme value measured at over £100bn, delivered over long-time horizons and through complex commercial, land and infrastructure arrangements involving leveraging significant private sector investment.
This pivotal role is responsible for the development and delivery of a programme of de-risking and infrastructure works. Leading the delivery of integrated engineering solutions to support an infrastructure led approach that enables the acceleration of economic and housing growth across Greater Cambridge.
Lead a team of technical specialists working closely with other teams across the Development Corporation and with external partners, providing expert direction and support on technical due diligence and engineering solutions to unlock and deliver key infrastructure and strategic sites. Reporting regularly on financial and delivery performance to the Technical Director, appropriate Committees and Board as required.
This role is responsible for providing leadership and senior management to ensure successful delivery of a programme of de-risking, enabling and infrastructure works contracts and technical support.
Lead on providing in‐depth understanding of technical, geotechnical, utilities requirements, engineering and infrastructure issues, affecting the development potential and viability of residential/mixed use sites; lead on assessing the developability and viability of land from a technical perspective, ensuring due diligence/abnormal issues are comprehensively understood. The role will also lead on utilities planning and connection including water and electricity supply.
Lead and manage a team of technical experts to scope, commission and manage external advisors and Capital Works contracts to support the delivery of economic growth and new housing. This will include managing the design and construction of highways and structures, utility services, drainage and integrated water management features and landscaping, demolition, site clearance, land remediation and other de-risking activities, as part of programme to support an infrastructure led approach to site delivery.
Lead on procurement of external advisors and contractors.
