Capital Projects Lead
Annual Salary: Competitive
Location: Guildford
Job Type: Full-timeWe are seeking an experienced and proactive Capital Projects Lead to take a central role in shaping and delivering our Clients Estates Development Strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled estates professional with a passion for strategic planning, capital project delivery, and making a lasting impact in positively improving the Estate.
Day-to-day of the role:
Lead the planning and delivery of major capital projects across the Estate, combining educational vision with sustainability, compliance, and strategic asset management.
Coordinate the Estates Development Strategy and support schools in developing individual estates master plans.
Manage the allocation funding, prioritising need and achieving best value.
Ensure compliance with statutory, financial, and procurement legislation throughout project delivery.
Provide guidance and oversight to site managers, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and support is consistently offered.Required Skills & Qualifications:
Degree (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Surveying, or substantial relevant managerial experience leading capital and estates projects.
Background in Estates projects possibly from Public Sector, Client Side, Consultancy, Education etc.
Strong knowledge of budget management, and procurement regulations.
Experience managing multiple stakeholders and external contractors.
Proficient in health & safety statutory compliance, including public sector procurement frameworks and building regulations.
Financially astute with strong commercial judgement in complex settings.
Ability to think strategically, work independently, and communicate clearly at all levels.Benefits:
Family-friendly employer - operational needs balanced with family responsibilities.
Employee assistance programme - free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.
Pension scheme - Local Government Defined Benefits Pension Scheme with over 18% employer contribution.
Employee benefits scheme - high street discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme.How to Apply:
To apply for the Capital Projects Lead position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position