Capital Project Manager - Interim

Job Purpose:

To lead multi-million-pound capital works projects from inception to post-completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The role involves developing projects through formal capital work stages, including project commissioning, scope development, technical reviews, contract administration, on-site management, and post-completion requirements. The Capital Project Manager will coordinate a multidisciplinary project team to drive performance in all key areas.

• Lead capital projects across all RIBA/Council stages, ensuring compliance with design standards, statutory consents, and building regulations.
• Act as Contract Administrator for framework call-off projects, long-term agreements, or standalone contracts, including managing mini-tenders, issuing instructions, and overseeing completion stages.
• Manage spend profiles, control fee expenditure, approve payment recommendations, and review pricing/final accounts in partnership with Project Quantity Surveyors.
• Fulfill delegated Client CDM responsibilities, ensuring pre-construction information is provided and safety risks are minimised.
• Coordinate internal officers and external consultants/contractors to drive performance on time, cost, quality, and resident satisfaction.
• Lead resident consultation meetings, address Section 20 leasehold requirements, and respond to complex enquiries.
• Advise on procurement methods and contract forms, prepare specifications, evaluate tenders, and present projects to approval boards.

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Surveying, Architecture, Engineering) or equivalent significant experience in construction, project management, and contract administration.
• Good general building maintenance knowledge, familiarity with housing stock standards, and understanding of relevant building regulations and statutory compliance.
• Proficient IT skills (Google packages, databases, and housing management systems) with strong numerical skills.
• Experience in contract administration and managing construction/capital projects from inception to completion.
• Proven track record of managing project budgets, cash flow forecasting, fee expenditure, and reviewing final accounts.
• Experience directing multidisciplinary project teams and supervising external contractors/consultants.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to negotiate effectively and liaise with residents and senior officers.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks, solving site/contract issues, and resolving disputes.

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