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
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
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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