Regional Director of Infrastructure Delivery at OneSchool… · Coventry

OneSchool Global UK is one of the world's largest and most successful networks of independent schools, operating 23 campuses across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
As we continue to invest significantly in our learning environments, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Director of Infrastructure Delivery to lead the planning and delivery of major capital works, campus developments and infrastructure projects across the UK.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-profile portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects that will have a lasting impact on students, staff and communities nationwide. Working closely with both Regional and Global Infrastructure leaders, you will play a key role in delivering projects that support our long-term growth, sustainability and educational ambitions.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the Global Infrastructure function, you will provide strategic leadership across capital planning, project delivery, procurement, design governance and construction management.
You will oversee a diverse portfolio of capital projects from initial concept and business case development through to completion and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget and to the highest standards.
Working across a geographically dispersed estate, you will collaborate with Campus Leadership Teams, Facilities Management colleagues, consultants and contractors to ensure our infrastructure investment delivers exceptional learning environments and long-term value.
Alongside programme delivery, you will lead and develop a specialist Infrastructure Delivery team, creating a high-performing culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
As Regional Director of Infrastructure Delivery, you will:
• Lead the planning, development and delivery of OneSchool Global UK's capital works and infrastructure portfolio.
• Develop long-term infrastructure plans, capital investment strategies and business cases that support organisational growth.
• Oversee capital budgets, forecasting, expenditure and portfolio performance.
• Deliver multiple concurrent construction and infrastructure projects across a national estate.
• Provide strategic advice on infrastructure investment, campus development, risk management and project prioritisation.
• Lead procurement, tendering, contract administration and commercial management activities to ensure value for money and effective supplier performance.
• Oversee consultant engagement, design governance and project approval processes.
• Ensure all projects are delivered in compliance with statutory requirements, organisational standards and health and safety legislation.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across campus, regional and global teams.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Infrastructure Delivery team, ensuring consistent, high-quality project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across infrastructure delivery and project governance.
About You
We are looking for a commercially minded and strategic infrastructure leader with experience delivering capital programmes within complex multi-site organisations.
You will bring:
• A qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Property or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading capital works programmes, infrastructure projects or construction delivery across multiple sites.
• Proven experience managing substantial capital budgets, forecasting and investment planning.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in procurement, contract management and supplier relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of project governance, risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organisational levels.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities and experience developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving abilities.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality learning environments that support educational excellence.

Why you’ll love working with us
At OneSchool Global, we’re committed to helping our educators grow, succeed, and reach their full potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
• A competitive salary, staff laptop, free breakfast and lunches and on-site free parking
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Workplace pension and Staff referral scheme for OSG UK colleagues.
• Collaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.
• High-quality, technology-empowered working environments.
• Strong career advancement opportunities.
About OSG
OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 23 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Our safeguarding statement
OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils in accordance with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including the appropriate criminal records and barred list checks, online searches, references, and verification of identity, right to work, qualifications, and employment history, in line with relevant UK safeguarding legislation and guidance. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders legislation and applicants are required to disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under the applicable filtering rules. Any criminal record information disclosed will be considered fairly and in accordance with relevant legislation.
OneSchool Global UK is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates and fostering a culture where safeguarding is embedded at every level. All staff receive regular safeguarding training, and our policies reflect current UK legislation and statutory guidance.
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