Rail Delivery Director - Scotland

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Emilia Kilburn

Senior Consultant
ek@newsomconsulting.co.uk

Rail Delivery Director - Scotland

Location: Glagow, Scotland (Project-based, with travel required)‍

Salary: Competitive with Excellent Benefits

‍Sector: Rail, Infrastructure

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Description

Our client, a highly respected Tier 1 contractor and leading specialist in rail infrastructure, particularly electrification, is seeking an experienced Rail Delivery Director to oversee strategic project delivery with clients across Scotland.

With a well-established pipeline of work and continued growth in the region, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in major rail projects, contributing to the future of rail in Scotland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end leadership of regional project delivery, ensuring outcomes that are safe, efficient, and commercially robust. Reporting directly to the Regional Managing Director, this role is critical in aligning regional execution with national business objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement regional strategies aligned to company-wide rail delivery goals.
  • Oversee complex multi-disciplinary rail and infrastructure projects across Scotland.
  • Ensure on-time, in-budget, and high-quality delivery of projects, maintaining full compliance with client, regulatory and safety standards.
  • Foster strong client relationships and represent the company at regional forums and industry events.
  • Manage project teams and provide coaching and development for operational excellence.
  • Support business development by identifying regional growth opportunities and nurturing partnerships.
  • Monitor financial and operational performance, driving continuous improvement.

 

Key Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience delivering major Rail projects at director level.
  • Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes.
  • Excellent financial acumen with budget oversight and commercial awareness.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to lead business and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and a strong technical understanding of Rail OHL systems.
  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across Scotland.

This is an exceptional role for a delivery-focused leader seeking to influence the future of Rail infrastructure across Scotland.

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