We are working on behalf of a local client to recruit an experienced Capital Project Manager to lead high-profile capital transformation projects within children’s services. This role focuses on delivering complex infrastructure and service improvement programmes, such as Children’s Homes and Group Homes for Care Leavers. What’s on Offer? Job type: Interim Location: Hybrid Salary: £500ph Hours: Full time Start Date: ASAP Clearance: Enhanced DBS required Key Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of key capital and transformation projects on time, within budget, and to agreed scope Establish governance structures, plans, risk logs, and reporting tools to manage and track delivery Align projects with broader programme objectives in partnership with Programme Managers Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation Allocate resources efficiently to meet project milestones Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on project progress and risks Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and issues Implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery timelines Manage internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and delivery partners Maintain strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams Identify opportunities for service improvement and innovation Capture lessons learned and feed insights into future project delivery Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements: Degree or equivalent vocational experience in a relevant field Project management qualification (e.g. Prince2, APM, MSP) or demonstrable equivalent experience Proven track record in managing complex capital or transformation projects from initiation to delivery Strong knowledge of project governance, business case development, risk management, and stakeholder engagement Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Confident communicator with the ability to influence and lead in a complex, political environment Familiarity with local government, social care, or public sector delivery is highly desirable Enhanced DBS clearance Willingness and ability to travel across the county If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! Click here for further details on our recommendation scheme. This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website www.sammons.co.uk for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.