HEAD OF CAPITAL PROJECTS

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Job summary

Kirklees College in Huddersfield is seeking a Head of Capital Projects based at Waterfront, to lead the college's capital investment programme. You will ensure projects are planned, governed and delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently to enhance the estate and support learner experience.

The role oversees delivery, procurement, contractor and consultant management, capital budgets and governance, CDM responsibilities, and collaboration with stakeholders across the college to translate

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Construction, Building Surveying, Project Management, Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience delivering construction, refurbishment or capital projects.
• Ability to manage budgets, contractors and stakeholders and communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College's capital projects and estate improvement programme, ensuring strategic planning and delivery.
• Oversee project delivery, procurement, contractor and consultant management, capital budgets and governance.
• Ensure CDM compliance and safe, compliant project execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the College to align investment with curriculum priorities and learner experience.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree / HNC / HND or equivalent in Construction, Building Surveying, Project Management, Engineering

Job description

Job Reference: ATR105034A
Application deadline: 01/11/2026
Salary: £56,797.00 - £56,797.00

Job Description

Job Title:

HEAD OF CAPITAL PROJECTS

Salary:

£56,797

Location:

WATERFRONT, HUDDERSFIELD

Hours and Weeks per Year:

37 hours / 52 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of Head of Capital Projects you’ll predominantly be based at Waterfront, Huddersfield and your focus will be on leading the College's capital investment programme, ensuring projects are planned, governed and delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently to enhance the estate, support learner experience and achieve organisational objectives.

Your key responsibilities will be leading the College's capital projects and estate improvement programme, ensuring projects are strategically planned, effectively governed and successfully delivered. The role oversees project delivery, procurement, contractor and consultant management, capital budgets, project governance and statutory compliance, including CDM responsibilities. Working closely with stakeholders across the College, the postholder ensures that capital investment supports curriculum priorities, enhances the learner experience, improves estate performance and delivers value for money, while translating the strategic direction of the College into a coordinated and deliverable capital programme.

Ideally, you’ll have a degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Construction, Building Surveying, Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in successfully delivering construction, refurbishment or capital projects. It’s important that you’re able to effectively manage projects, budgets, contractors and stakeholders, communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences, and build positive working relationships across the College and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Closing Date : 1 st November 2026 at 11:59pm (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date: tbc

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

Vacancy Documents

Document Title File Head of Capital Projects - JD.docx Head of Capital Projects - JD.docx Kirklees College Application Form.docx Kirklees College Application Form.docx