Capital Projects Sponsor: Regeneration & Infrastructure Lead

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is recruiting for a Development Project Sponsor to lead capital building, regeneration and infrastructure projects from feasibility to completion. The role requires senior programme management expertise, strong stakeholder engagement and proven ability to manage budgets and multidisciplinary teams.

You will work in a hybrid capacity from the Chelmsford office with 2-3 days on site, contributing to governance, business cases and delivery across the capital programme.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification or above in a Built Environment discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience delivering capital building, regeneration or infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and delivery partners.
• Experience managing project budgets, business cases, funding, financial appraisals and value-for-money assessments and managing project risks.
• Knowledge of planning, construction procurement and contract management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with residents, Members and external organisations, negotiation and report-writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of regeneration, building and parks capital projects from feasibility through to completion, ensuring outcomes against scope, programme, budget and quality.
• Develop business cases, feasibility studies and project proposals to support investment decisions.
• Manage budgets, governance and resources, ensuring compliance with statutory and Council requirements.
• Procure, appoint and manage consultants and contractors, monitor performance and delivery.
• Lead stakeholder, community and Member engagement activities, ensuring effective communication and consultation.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support the wider Capital Delivery programme.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Budget management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Built Environment degree or equivalent

Job description

Essex County Council is recruiting for a Development Project Sponsor to lead capital building, regeneration and infrastructure projects from feasibility to completion. The role requires senior programme management expertise, strong stakeholder engagement and proven ability to manage budgets and multidisciplinary teams.

You will work in a hybrid capacity from the Chelmsford office with 2-3 days on site, contributing to governance, business cases and delivery across the capital programme.