Head of Capital Projects

Liverpool City Council has an ambitious and varied capital programme and seeks an experienced interim Head to manage the team for a range of projects including schools, heritage buildings, leisure centres and depots, ranging in value from 0.5m to 40m+ This is an opportunity for a highly experienced seasoned interim who can hit the ground running to support the Director, help deliver projects at pace that make a positive contribution to the city, its environment and residents.

The role is 4-5 days per week for up to 6 months. Based in very pleasant Liverpool Council offices on the Waterfront. 3 days a week in the office with home working possible on other days.

Directly Responsible For:
Programme Managers, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers Directly Responsible To:
Director of Capital Projects and Sustainability Main Areas of Responsibility:

Managing internal teams of Project Managers. Programme Managers and external multidisciplinary consultancy teams.

Working with stakeholders at senior level

Ensuring sustainability objectives are addressed in projects

Preparing and managing project budgets, financial reporting, programming and project planning including risk management plans.

Leading the development of programmes and projects working with Sponsors and Users, preparing business cases. Project delivery strategy, sustainability in design, quality and cost management,

Acting as the Intelligent Client on major projects

Preparing consultancy briefs, procuring and managing consultants and service contracts.

Site visits.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.