Education Capital Projects Lead (Hybrid)

Reading Borough Council; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Modern Civic Offices

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car scheme

Job summary

Reading Borough Council in Reading is seeking a Principal Education Property Development Officer to lead education capital projects from feasibility to completion, with budgets exceeding £5 million. You will drive delivery across school refurbishment and expansion programmes, coordinating architects, engineers and contractors.

You will manage relationships with Headteachers, academy trusts and senior stakeholders, ensuring projects meet deadlines and budgets while complying with statutory and

Qualifications

• A relevant degree qualification and professional or technical construction/project management qualification.
• Experience managing capital projects and programmes across RIBA Stages of Work.
• Strong understanding of education capital projects and relevant legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Managing education capital build projects on site from feasibility through to completion.
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams including architects, engineers and contractors.
• Working collaboratively with Headteachers, Academy Trusts, Governors and senior stakeholders.
• Managing procurement, planning applications and consultant appointments.
• Carrying out feasibility studies and supporting strategic education estate planning.
• Providing technical building advice and asset management support to schools.
• Preparing reports and briefings for senior managers and council committees.
• Ensuring compliance with financial, legal and risk management procedures.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Professional/technical construction PROJECT management qualification

Job description

Reading Borough Council in Reading is seeking a Principal Education Property Development Officer to lead education capital projects from feasibility to completion, with budgets exceeding £5 million. You will drive delivery across school refurbishment and expansion programmes, coordinating architects, engineers and contractors.

You will manage relationships with Headteachers, academy trusts and senior stakeholders, ensuring projects meet deadlines and budgets while complying with statutory and