Strategic Head Of Capital Delivery

Location: Kensington

Strategic Head Of Capital Delivery

Location:

Hornton Street, W8 7NX

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ Months 36 hours per week

Working Hours:

Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00

Pay Rate: £ 545.78 Per Day

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Job Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the council’s capital delivery programme

Lead and oversee major capital projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards

Set clear direction and governance for capital planning, project management, and delivery

Manage senior stakeholders, including elected members, senior officers, and external partners

Ensure compliance with council policies, statutory requirements, and best practice

Drive continuous improvement across capital delivery processes

Support organisational priorities, including equality, diversity, and inclusion commitments

Person Specification

Must-Have Requirements

Significant senior-level experience in capital delivery or major project management

Proven ability to lead large, complex programmes at a strategic level

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Recognised qualification in project management or a related discipline

Eligibility to work in the UK

Ability to attend an in-person interview

Nice-to-Have Requirements

Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment

Knowledge of capital governance frameworks and public sector regulations

Experience operating at director or equivalent level

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