Job Description
Capital Project Manager – Immediate Start (Contract)
Buckinghamshire
Rate: £23.42 base + holiday3-month contract | Potential extension
A busy and fast-paced organisation in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Manager to support a significant programme of refurbishment and improvement projects. This role sits within a well-established Estates/Projects function delivering multiple live-environment schemes where services must remain fully operational.
You’ll initially manage smaller capital projects and progress to higher-value schemes as part of a wider portfolio of 24 active projects ranging from £10K to £3m.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage construction, refurbishment and installation projects within a live, operational setting.
* Plan and deliver works with minimal disruption to day-to-day activities.
* Carry out pre-inspections and define scope for contractor works.
* Commission and manage delegated capital schemes, including contributions to business cases.
* Oversee and monitor contractors to ensure compliance, quality, timelines and budget control.
* Lead tender processes, evaluate submissions and oversee delivery through to completion and handover.
* Provide technical, compliance and statutory guidance across all allocated projects.
* Produce drawings, tender documents, specifications and evaluation reports.
* Collaborate closely with onsite Estates/Facilities teams to ensure smooth transitions into operational use.
* Develop, review and maintain risk assessments and method statements.
Ideal Candidate
* Capital project management experience within complex organisations where operations must continue safely during works.
* Strong background in refurbishment, installations, or construction-related delivery.
* Confident coordinating contractors and stakeholders across multiple concurrent projects.
* Able to operate in a fast-paced environment and hit the ground running.
* Strong organisational, technical and communication skills.
This is a great opportunity for a capable Capital PM ready to make an immediate impact on a wide-ranging programme of improvements.