Head of Capital Delivery — Buildings & Community Assets

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Edgware; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Barnet Council seeks an experienced Interim Head of Capital Delivery to lead a diverse portfolio of building and community infrastructure projects across schools, leisure facilities and council assets.

You will oversee planning, governance and delivery, ensuring programmes meet standards, budgets and timescales while guiding multidisciplinary teams and reporting to the Assistant Director of Capital Delivery.

Formación

• Senior-level experience leading complex capital programmes.
• Experience delivering building and community infrastructure projects.
• Experience in local government/public sector or regulated environment.
• Experience developing business cases and advising on delivery, risks and affordability.
• Experience commissioning external consultants and managing advisers.

Responsabilidades

• Lead delivery and governance of multiple capital projects from planning through handover.
• Establish objectives, governance, and resource requirements with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, risks and timelines; escalate and resolve issues.
• Chair project/programme boards with proper documentation and decisions.
• Manage high-value capital budgets, forecasts, and value-for-money.
• Oversee procurement strategies and contract management with external partners.
• Ensure compliance with governance, procurement, financial, legal, and H&S requirements.
• Provide strategic advice to senior officers and elected members on progress and options.
• Lead Programme Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes.

Conocimientos

Senior leadership

Programme governance

Stakeholder management

Budget forecasting

Contract management

Procurement

Risk management

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Communication

Educación

PRINCE2/APM qualification

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Descripción del empleo

Barnet Council seeks an experienced Interim Head of Capital Delivery to lead a diverse portfolio of building and community infrastructure projects across schools, leisure facilities and council assets.

You will oversee planning, governance and delivery, ensuring programmes meet standards, budgets and timescales while guiding multidisciplinary teams and reporting to the Assistant Director of Capital Delivery.