Interim Head of Capital Projects/Capital Projects Manager

Park Avenue Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Avenue Recruitment is seeking a Head of Capital Projects to lead a major local authority capital programme in the North West of England. The role involves delivering a diverse portfolio from feasibility to handover, with responsibility for governance, budgets and programme delivery.

Applicants will have a proven track record in public sector capital projects and strong experience in procurement, contracts, and CDM/Health & Safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a varied capital programme
• Manage projects through the full project lifecycle
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, risk and programme performance
• Manage consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Drive commercial and contract management activities
• Ensure compliance with CDM, Health & Safety and Building Regulations
• Report progress and risks to senior stakeholders
• Support future capital investment planning and programme development

Job description

Lead a major local authority capital programme

We're working with a Local Authority in North West England seeking an experienced Head of Capital Projects / Capital Projects Manager to oversee the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital projects across the council's estate.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept to completion, leading programme delivery across feasibility, business case development, procurement, construction and handover.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of a varied capital programme
• Manage projects through the full project lifecycle
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, risk and programme performance
• Manage consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Drive commercial and contract management activities
• Ensure compliance with CDM, Health & Safety and Building Regulations
• Report progress and risks to senior stakeholders
• Support future capital investment planning and programme development

What we're looking for:

We're keen to speak with experienced:

• Head of Capital Projects
• Capital Projects Managers
• Senior Project Managers
• Capital Programme Managers

With a strong track record of delivering Local Authority or wider public sector capital projects, from initial feasibility and business case through procurement, construction and handover.

Suitable candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion and provided with a full briefing on the capital programme, project pipeline and expectations of the assignment.