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Head of Strategic Capital Development

Location: Bangor / Agile working
Salary: £68,637 - £72,260
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 3rd October

About the Role

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting Ards and North Down Borough Council in the appointment of a Head of Strategic Capital Development.

This role, within the Place & Prosperity Directorate, carries responsibility for the Council's Strategic Capital Projects. The postholder will oversee the development, planning, and delivery of major capital investments, ensuring projects are well-managed, aligned with corporate priorities, and provide value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all capital development programmes.
• Develop and oversee business cases and approval processes for major projects.
• Lead on the appointment and management of consultancy teams for capital delivery.
• Act as primary contact between Council officers and external consultants/contractors.
• Oversee the planning and project management of large-scale capital schemes.
• Manage budgets, resources, and compliance across capital investment.
• Represent the Council at committees, project boards, and external forums.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in capital project delivery.

Candidate Criteria

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' senior management experience with direct responsibility for at least three of the following:
• Development of business cases and approvals for major capital projects.
• Management of consultancy teams.
• Acting as liaison between internal and external partners on project delivery.
• Project management of large-scale capital schemes.
• Proven leadership and ability to unite teams around shared goals.
• Financial, project, and change management expertise.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• ICT competence and effective use of new technologies.
• Access to transport for role requirements.

Desirable:

• Additional relevant professional qualifications.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body.

For more information, please contact Chris Haddock today. IND02