RQ1626325 – Capital Work Delivery Manager

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Brentwood, Rochford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Capital Delivery Project Manager for a hybrid role based in Brentwood and Rochford. The successful candidate will oversee major and minor capital works projects in a public sector setting. This 6-month temporary position offers a daily rate of £400. Key responsibilities include leading feasibility studies, managing contractors, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and on time.

Qualifications

• Extensive project management experience, preferably within a public sector setting.
• Ability to manage small and large construction and maintenance projects.
• Comfortable conducting feasibility studies and preparing project briefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies and scope of works for capital projects.
• Commission, procure, and manage small construction and maintenance projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management experience

Technical knowledge of construction projects

Financial reporting and budget management

Ability to write technical specifications

Knowledge of public sector processes

Job description

Capital Delivery Project Manager

Rochford and Brentwood, Essex

6 months temporary, full time

Hybrid working (2 days in the office/ on-site)

Daily rate: £400 (inside IR35)

The Opportunity

We have a great opportunity for a Capital Delivery Project Manager to join the One Team of Brentwood Borough and Rochford District Councils on an initial 6-month agency contract, to lead and deliver several major and minor capital works projects from feasibility to delivery stage.

Working across both Council’s and reporting to the Corporate Manager – Assets and Regeneration, the successful person will have extensive project management experience (preferably within a public sector setting and backed-up with qualifications and training) who is comfortable working on both small and large construction and maintenance related projects.

Main Accountabilities

• To lead on preparing feasibility studies and scope of works in respect of capital projects
• To commission, procure and manage capital and revenue small construction and maintenance works projects on behalf of both Council’s, in accordance with the specification and project programme
• To lead on the end-to-end project management proves in respect of delivering capital works projects
• Work in conjunction with appointed contractors and consultants to ensure works are delivered on time and in accordance with project outcomes
• Provide the day-to-day liaison and reporting between the Council’s and appointed contractors with regards on-site delivery / activity, health and safety requirements and positive project outcomes
• Manage budgets and provide financial reporting associated with major projects, as that relate to both Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council (combined c£5m-£10m)

The Experience You Will Bring

• Experienced in managing and undertaking the capital delivery process from initial feasibility and preparing project briefs through to appointing design consultants, preparing tender documentation, procuring and appointing consultants and contractors
• Managing the works on-site; the Council is looking for someone with knowledge and skill to undertake this role, with experience preferably within a public sector setting
• The role would suit someone with technical knowledge of work-related projects, excellent project management skills with ability to write technical specifications and reports, conduct feasibility studies, ability to provide financial and works related information, as well as management of contractors and conducting site visits

The Role

The role is within the small capital works team at the Council’s and would suite a self-starter who can rapidly become familiar with the projects to be delivered and provide a hands-on approach to the delivery of capital works schemes.

The role will require working within the office or on-site for two days a week, so access to the Brentwood and Rochford area is important.

Application

If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to [e-mail]