Interim Programme Lead - Strategic Infrastructure & Regeneration Southeast of England IR35 TBC 3-6 month contract Panoramic Associates is currently working with a public sector organisation to appoint an experienced Programme Lead to drive a strategic feasibility submission as part of a significant regeneration programme. This is a politically sensitive piece of work requiring someone who can operate confidently at senior level, manage complex stakeholder interfaces, and deliver a high-quality submission package for ministerial decision. Responsibilities of the Role: Lead and coordinate feasibility submission package, ensuring it is submission-ready for senior governance / ministerial decision-making. Manage the strategic infrastructure interface across transport, strategic highways, rail, and wider national infrastructure stakeholders. Act as the key technical and stakeholder interface between local/regional partners, rail stakeholders, strategic highways bodies, and other national infrastructure parties. Drive programme sequencing, timelines, and dependencies; ensuring stakeholders deliver to agreed actions and deadlines. Manage technical consultants and ensure outputs are aligned to governance requirements, accountability, and gateway standards. Provide clear governance, reporting, and accountability frameworks throughout the feasibility phase. To be successful in the role you will have: Proven experience delivering major regeneration / place-based transformation programmes (feasibility through gateway / decision points). Strong working knowledge of the RIBA lifecycle (currently operating around Stage 0/1). Demonstrable experience integrating strategic infrastructure (not just site-level project management). Confidence operating across complex stakeholder environments, including rail and strategic highways interfaces. Strong governance mindset with the ability to produce structured documentation suitable for senior political and programme scrutiny. Local Authority experience. Next Steps Interviews will be taking place shortly-if you are interested in learning more, please apply today or contact Rashani Johnson at Panoramic Associates.

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