Major Project Sponsor

Major Project Sponsor

£55,000–£58,000 plus generous benefits package including a bonus, pension, life assurance, digital GP and health service, volunteering days, study support, retail discounts and lots more

Worthing, BN13 (hybrid / WFH options – 2-3 days in the office)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Major Project Sponsor to join a leading organisation delivering large-scale national critical infrastructure programmes that have a real impact on communities and the environment.

You’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing major capital projects—ensuring they are governed effectively, deliver on their objectives, and provide maximum value for money. This includes managing business cases, financial performance, and risk while supporting the successful delivery of strategic programmes such as nationally significant water and environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

Translate strategic programme objectives into project-level outcomes and ensure successful delivery.

Develop and maintain robust project business cases and financial oversight.

Monitor project progress, ensuring delivery teams remain in governance and on schedule.

Identify risks and opportunities, driving efficiencies and mitigating issues proactively.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including regulators and delivery partners.

Provide clear analysis and communication of project performance, enabling effective decision-making.

About You

We’re looking for someone who can combine analytical rigour with commercial awareness and leadership. You’ll be confident dissecting data, evaluating performance, and presenting findings to senior stakeholders in a clear and structured way.

You’ll bring:

Strong experience within capital or major infrastructure projects, ideally gained within utilities (water / power), highways, national critical infrastructure or similar.

Knowledge of the full project lifecycle, cost principles, and investment appraisals.

Proven ability to manage governance, benefits, and financial controls.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Degree-level education (or equivalent) and ideally membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. APM, RICS, CMI).

Why Apply?

Join a growing team at the heart of delivering transformative national critical infrastructure projects. You’ll work alongside experienced programme leaders, contribute to high-profile national initiatives, and have genuine scope to shape project outcomes and future strategies.

If you’re a strategic thinker with the drive to deliver major projects from concept to completion, we’d love to hear from you